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Dr. and Mrs. Kent Minichiello

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The image shows a man from the waist up, seated with short, wavy hair. He wears a stylish hat and a leather jacket over a sweater. He has sharp facial features and a slightly pursed expression. The background is blurred and dark, suggesting an indoor setting like a train or bus.
Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, 1938-1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1988.56.38

Subway Portrait

Walker Evans · 1938-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1988.56.38

The image shows a tall, flowering plant against a large rock formation. The horizon is not visible, with the focus on the plant and rock. The photo is in black and white, emphasizing grayscale tones. The texture is detailed, showing patterns of the plant and rock surface. Surrounding vegetation adds depth, with more rocks and undergrowth in the distance. Light and shadow play across the scene.
August Sander, Mullein, Siebengebirge, c. 1930-1938, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1997.126.1

Mullein, Siebengebirge

August Sander · c. 1930-1938 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1997.126.1

The image displays the upper part of a person's body, showing their face and shoulders. The individual is seated, facing slightly to the side. They have short, smooth, dark hair with a small wave, and their expression is neutral. The person is wearing a coat over a top with a white lace or ruffled collar. No visible jewelry or objects are in hand. In the background, there is an out-of-focus dark area that seems to be part of a window or similar structure, indicating an indoor setting.
Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, 1938-1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1988.56.54

Subway Portrait

Walker Evans · 1938-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1988.56.54

The image shows two women sitting on a bench. The woman on the left is wearing glasses, a hat, a patterned dress, and a dark coat. The woman on the right has curly hair, a dark hat, a coat with large buttons, and a patterned blouse. The background is a blurred cityscape.
Walker Evans, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello , 2012.111.26

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Walker Evans · 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.111.26

The image shows an older woman, capturing a close-up of her face and upper body. She has a wrinkled face, a prominent jawline, and gray hair pulled back under a dark hat with a pin. She is wearing a dark fur coat that covers part of her neck and is holding a newspaper or a rolled paper item. Her face is turned to the right with a focused expression. The background is blurry with soft lighting, adding to the vintage aesthetic of the scene.
Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, 1938-1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1988.56.46

Subway Portrait

Walker Evans · 1938-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1988.56.46

The image depicts two women outdoors. One woman is in the foreground, walking towards the camera. She has curly dark hair styled back, a serious expression, and is wearing a white blouse with a pointed collar. The other woman is in the background, also walking. The background includes an urban cityscape with a building, a circular window, a striped awning, a sidewalk, and a hydrant.
Walker Evans, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello , 2012.111.15

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Walker Evans · 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.111.15

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.
Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, 1938-1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1988.56.17

Subway Portrait

Walker Evans · 1938-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1988.56.17

The image shows a woman's upper body, from the shoulders up. She is walking, with her head slightly tilted downwards and her gaze directed forward. Her facial features include fair skin, a straight nose, and relaxed lips. Her hair is styled in soft curls and waves, and she is wearing a black straw hat, a light-colored blouse with buttons, and a polka-dotted scarf tied around her neck. She is also wearing a necklace with a small pendant. In the background, an older woman in a dark-colored dress and hat is walking slightly behind her. They are on a street with a building in the backdrop that features a striped awning and partially reads "MOTH". The street and sidewalk are visible.
Walker Evans, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello , 2012.111.13

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Walker Evans · 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.111.13

The image depicts a woman's face in close-up, showing only her head and part of her shoulders. She has a broad nose, pronounced cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and medium-length wavy hair peeking out from under a dark hat. The woman is facing the camera directly. Her attire appears dark, suggesting a coat or similar garment. The background is dark, and the lighting is low, creating deep shadows in the image.
Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, 1938-1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1988.56.32

Subway Portrait

Walker Evans · 1938-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1988.56.32

This image shows two people seated closely together from the shoulders up. The person on the left is a woman with distinct facial features, wearing a dark beret with a pompom and a dark coat over a light-colored blouse. She is adorned with a small dark brooch or pendant at her collar. The person on the right is wearing a dark hat and coat with their face partially obscured by the hat's brim. Both individuals have serene expressions. They are in an indoor environment with a window behind them showing a blurred view, suggesting movement or a dimly lit area outside. The background above them includes parts of advertisements and signage.
Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, 1938-1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Kent and Marcia Minichiello, 1988.56.5

Subway Portrait

Walker Evans · 1938-1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  1988.56.5