Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image shows a close-up of the upper body of an older woman positioned in front of a sign reading "SOUTH FERRY" and "145TH ST. LENOX AVE." Her face is visible beneath a dark hat, with light-colored, curly hair framing it. Her facial features include a calm expression with visible fine lines and light eyes. She is wearing a coat with a fur collar. The background is a partial view of a large sign with white lettering on a dark surface. There are no discernible jewelry or objects being held by the woman.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. Kent Minichiello, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 1988.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number VI-2v added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: INV #3

Wikidata ID

Q64171594

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