Portrait of James Agee, 1937

1937, printed 1974

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans
Artist, American, 1903 - 1975
The image shows a man's face and upper shoulders. He has strong cheekbones, a broad nose, and slightly pursed lips. He has short, curly dark hair, stubble on his face, and is wearing a light-colored robe or towel around his shoulders. The background is a blurred, light-toned surface without visible details. No jewelry or additional objects are visible.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lee and Maria Friedlander

  • Dimensions

    image: 22 x 17.4 cm (8 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
    mount: 50.1 x 37.5 cm (19 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.117.2.9

  • Portfolio Title

    Walker Evans: Selected Photographs

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an aerial view of a city street lined with leafless trees, cars, and buildings. The horizon is not visible as the street extends into the distance. The scene is captured in black and white, emphasizing the contrast between wet surfaces and bare branches against an overcast sky. The street is lined with early 20th-century automobiles parked neatly on both sides. The wet pavement reflects the surroundings, adding a glossy texture. Classical buildings flank the street, softened by the rain. Light, reflections, and the relationship between man-made structures and natural elements set the scene's mood.

Saratoga Spings, New York, 1931

Walker Evans
1931
This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover features a plain, textured design in a muted gray-brown color, with a centered, horizontally-oriented black rectangular plaque. The plaque contains the name "WALKER EVANS" in bold, white capital letters.

Walker Evans: Selected Photographs

Walker Evans
1974
This is a photograph of an architectural structure with a decorative porch or alcove. The image captures a small section of a building featuring an ornate, wooden canopy adorned with intricate carvings and symmetrical patterns. Beneath the canopy is a traditional hand water pump. The building's exterior is highlighted by geometric designs, such as diamond-shaped windows and arched detailing, contributing to a gothic or Victorian style. The light and shadow play creates a sense of depth and texture, enhancing the photograph's composition.

Maine Pump, 1933

Walker Evans
1933

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lee and Maria Friedlander, New York; gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Walker Evans, lower left in graphite: 74/75

Wikidata ID

Q64170033

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