Walker Evans

American, 1903 - 1975

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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover features a plain, textured design in a muted gray-brown color, with a centered, horizontally-oriented black rectangular plaque. The plaque contains the name "WALKER EVANS" in bold, white capital letters.

Walker Evans: Selected Photographs

Walker Evans

1974

Portfolio of 15 gelatin silver prints Accession ID 2006.117.2.1-15

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Artwork

This is a photograph of several overlapping signage on a boarded wall. The image showcases a set of hand-painted and printed signs attached to a wooden surface. Messages include "DEVELOPMENT," "SALE," "EVERYTHING MUST GO," "GOING OUT O," and "OPEN." The signs are created with colors like orange, green, and red, drawing attention with bold, capital letters. A part of the wooden wall underneath is visible with a rough, textured surface.

Untitled

Walker Evans

1974

Internal dye diffusion transfer print (polaroid sx-70) Accession ID 2016.164.1

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Artwork

This is a photograph of a construction site. The image shows a stack of bricks behind a wooden fence. The picture captures a section of a street with the focus on a wooden fence made of uneven vertical stakes wired together. Behind the fence, there are red bricks piled in a disorganized manner, hinting at construction activity. A rusty wheelbarrow is partly visible amidst the clutter. The background includes an urban setting with brick buildings and visible chimneys. Overhanging green trees partially shade the scene. The sunlight is intense, casting clear shadows and accentuating the textures and colors of the materials.

London

Walker Evans

1973

Chromogenic print Accession ID 1991.212.5

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The image shows a vintage cast iron stove labeled "EXCELLENT" with a kettle and a pot on the stovetop. A coil of rope and a cardboard box are on the left, while a frying pan is on the right. The color palette is grayscale. Wooden walls and floor tiles with a geometric pattern are in the background.

Robert Frank’s Stove, Nova Scotia

Walker Evans

1971

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 2020.29.94

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Artwork

This is a black and white image taken from a low angle. It shows a wooden house on the left, with a line of laundry hanging on a rope. Various household items and wooden planks are visible. The landscape on the right consists of grassy hills with small shrubs and trees, under a clear sky.

Laundry Drying, Frank's House

Walker Evans

1971

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 1990.110.7

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Artwork

The image shows a series of numbers on a textured surface. The main numbers '3293' are displayed with the first two digits in red and the last two in black. Below, faint blue text is visible, partly obscured by the rough paper texture. The overall look is reminiscent of a vintage document or ticket.

Trash

Walker Evans

1970

Chromogenic print Accession ID 1991.212.2

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Artwork

This is a photograph of an aged piece of paper with faded text and images. The paper appears creased and weathered, showing evidence of red and blue ink that is partially legible. It is placed against a textured, dark-gray background, enhancing its worn-out appearance. The irregular shape and frayed edges suggest it might have been part of a larger piece. The composition highlights the fragile nature of the paper.

Trash

Walker Evans

1970

Chromogenic print, scored at margins with graphite Accession ID 1991.212.3

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Artwork

The image shows a room with a chaise lounge against a wall. The chaise is covered in neutral fabric with a pillow and papers on it. The room's color palette is grayscale with whites, grays, and blacks. To the left is a closed door and to the right, a small side table with an ashtray. Beneath the chaise is a single white shoe on the floor. Above the chaise, a small framed picture hangs on the wall. A rectangular box is visible on the floor under the side table.

Heliker House, Cranberry Island, Maine

Walker Evans

1969

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 1990.110.11

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Artwork

This is an image of debris on a city street. It shows a close-up view of a street surface with crumpled papers, small bits of trash, and debris near the edge of a curb. There is an asphalt road with a drain grate visible to the right, and a wire loosely coiled among the papers. The composition highlights the texture of the pavement and the cluttered urban environment.

Debris

Walker Evans

c. 1965

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 1989.72.8

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Artwork

The artwork features a series of horizontal lines creating a grid-like pattern across a predominantly dark background. At the top of the composition, an abstract rectangular section contains the text "LEX. AVE. LOCAL" in bold, white letters on a contrasting dark band.

Lexington Avenue Local

Walker Evans

c. 1965

Maquette for _many are called_ Accession ID 1991.113.2

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Artwork

This is a photograph of an old vehicle parked near a wooden fence adorned with hubcaps. The image features a vintage truck, partially visible in the foreground, focused on its rusted wheel and body. The background includes a wooden fence decorated with metallic hubcaps, reflecting daylight. The setting appears outdoors, potentially in a rural area, with trees and greenery framing the scene. The photograph's earthy tones give it a timeless quality, capturing decay and beauty in the contrast of man-made objects and nature.

Truck and Hubcaps

Walker Evans

1962, printed c. 1972

Chromogenic print Accession ID 1991.212.6

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Artwork

The image depicts a white wooden chair, small white table, and black-framed mirror against a wallpapered wall. An open door on the left leads to another room with a hallway visible, showing a rocking chair, shelf with books, and stacked pillows. A patterned wastepaper basket is near the chair and table, and the floor has wooden planks.

Upstairs Room, Walpole, Maine

Walker Evans

1962

Gelatin silver print Accession ID 1989.72.9

Not on view