From the Bus, New York 1958

"From the Bus, New York" (1958) is a black and white photograph by renowned American photographer Robert Frank. This image, part of his iconic book "The Americans", captures a fleeting moment on a New York City street. A solitary figure stands in the foreground, seemingly oblivious to the camera's presence, while a dog walks away from the frame, creating a sense of urban solitude. Frank's candid and often unvarnished style, characteristic of his "The Americans" series, offers a unique glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 1950s America. The photograph's intimate composition and stark realism evoke the raw energy and anonymity of urban life.