Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image shows a woman's head and shoulders. She is seated with her eyes partially closed, displaying fair complexion, prominent eyebrows and lips, and dark curly hair. She wears a dark hat blending with her hair and a dark outfit with fur or a similar texture around the collar. The background includes reflective windowpanes showing blurred lights or reflections, suggesting an indoor setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)
    support: 9.5 x 9.5 cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.56.51

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-183v added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: INV#51

Wikidata ID

Q64171731

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