Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

This is a photograph of a subway or public transit scene. Visible within the image is a sign reading "CITY HALL" and "PELHAM BAY PARK." The composition captures stark contrasts with a dramatic play of light and shadow. The atmosphere conveys a sense of urban life, capturing a moment in commuting. The focus is on bold expressions and the textural quality of the surrounding environment.
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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. 117.

Inscriptions

lower left verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number VI-116v added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: INV#36

Wikidata ID

Q64171692

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