Family, New Year's Eve--New York City III 1953 - 1954

This contact sheet, "Family, New Year's Eve - New York City III," is part of Robert Frank's iconic series "The Americans" (1953-1955). The series, comprised of candid photographs, captured the social and cultural landscape of postwar America, focusing on its everyday life, and Frank's distinct photographic style influenced generations of photographers. This contact sheet, a common practice in the days of film photography, displays a series of uncropped images showcasing different perspectives of a crowded scene, likely on New Year's Eve in New York City. This contact sheet provides a glimpse into the photographer's creative process, revealing his choice of framing and composition.