Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image shows two women from the chest up, seated closely next to each other. The woman on the left is facing slightly to the right, while the woman on the right is facing forward. The woman on the left has light-colored hair and is wearing a dark beret and a coat with the collar turned up. The woman on the right has her hair styled wavy and is wearing a dark wide-brimmed hat and a coat with a high collar and a bowtie at the neck. Both women have subtle facial features with smooth skin and faint smiles. The background consists of a blurry view through the windows and some signage on the wall, indicating the setting is likely a public transportation environment.
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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-68v added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: INV# 25 / #3

Wikidata ID

Q64171659

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