South America and Spain 2 1948

"South America and Spain 2" is a contact sheet from a roll of film taken by Robert Frank in 1948. Contact sheets are a photographer's tool, showing all the images captured on a roll of film before they are selected for printing. Frank is known for his photojournalistic work, and this contact sheet captures the candid moments of life in South America and Spain. Frank's use of black and white film and his ability to capture the raw emotion of his subjects contributed to his signature style, which would be seen throughout his career.