Robert Frank (1924–2019) was an influential Swiss-American photographer and documentary filmmaker, best known for his seminal book "The Americans." Frank's work broke away from the prevailing photojournalistic style of the 1950s, offering a more personal and subjective perspective on American society. His candid black-and-white images captured the complexities of postwar America, exploring themes of race, class, and consumerism, often with a sense of alienation and emotional depth. Frank's innovative visual approach and narrative style had a significant impact on the evolution of documentary photography and became highly influential for future generations of photographers and artists.