Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image features an older man seated, facing slightly to the right with his head turned in that direction. The man has prominent facial features, including large ears and a prominent nose. He is wearing a flat cap, a jacket, a checkered shirt, and a tie. The background consists of horizontal lines resembling window frames, suggesting it may be the interior of a vehicle. The lighting is dim, casting shadows on his face. The image is in black and white.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Many Are Called. Boston, 1966: p. 35.

Inscriptions

lower left verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number VI-34 added in graphite; lower left verso in graphite: INV#17

Wikidata ID

Q64171646

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