Main St., Ossining, New York, 1932

1932, printed 1974

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image shows two individuals seated in an open-top vintage car. Both individuals are visible from the waist up. The person on the left is sitting in the passenger seat facing the camera with her arm resting on the back of the seat. She has short, dark, wavy hair and is wearing a light-colored blouse with ruffled detailing. The person on the right is in the driver's seat, facing forward, with one hand on the steering wheel. He has short, combed-back hair and wears a suit jacket with a shirt underneath. Neither individual is wearing visible jewelry, and the person driving is not holding any visible objects apart from the steering wheel. The background shows a blurred motion of vehicles passing by, indicating the car is stationary. Behind them is a low wall with metal railings and a partial view of a building in the distance.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.5 x 24.9 cm (6 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
    mount: 37.5 x 50.2 cm (14 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.117.2.6

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an aerial view of a city street lined with leafless trees, cars, and buildings. The horizon is not visible as the street extends into the distance. The scene is captured in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between wet surfaces and bare branches against an overcast sky. The street is lined with early 20th-century automobiles parked neatly on both sides. The wet pavement reflects the surroundings, adding a glossy texture. Classical buildings flank the street, softened by the rain. Light, reflections, and the relationship between man-made structures and natural elements set the scene's mood.

Saratoga Spings, New York, 1931

Walker Evans

1931

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

This is a photograph of an architectural structure with a decorative porch or alcove. The image captures a small section of a building featuring an ornate, wooden canopy adorned with intricate carvings and symmetrical patterns. Beneath the canopy is a traditional hand water pump. The building's exterior is highlighted by geometric designs, such as diamond-shaped windows and arched detailing, contributing to a gothic or Victorian style. The light and shadow play creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the photograph's composition.

Maine Pump, 1933

Walker Evans

1933

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lee and Maria Friedlander, New York; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Walker Evans, lower left in graphite: 74/75

Wikidata ID

Q64169854

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