Robert Frank (1924-2019) was a Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential photographers of the 20th century. He is best known for his seminal book "The Americans," which was first published in 1958 and features his photographs of American society and culture.
Born in Switzerland, Frank moved to the United States in 1947 and began his career as a commercial photographer in New York City. He soon began to focus on more personal and artistic work, using photography as a means of exploring the American experience. "The Americans" is a collection of 83 black-and-white photographs that capture the diversity and contradictions of American life, from the highways and diners of the Midwest to the segregation and poverty of the South.
Frank's work is known for its raw and honest depiction of the human experience, and he is credited with helping to redefine photography as an art form. He continued to work as a photographer and filmmaker throughout his life, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary photographers and filmmakers.
Measures 6.75 x 4.5.
Mounted to archival quality paper.
Verso is blank.
Printed circa 1950s.