Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image depicts a man's upper body as he sits facing forward. He has his hands clasped in front of him. The man has a broad face with distinct features and wears a hat that covers most of his head. He is dressed in a dark coat or jacket. The background shows a door or window behind him, reflecting light to create a slightly blurred view of an interior setting. The image has a monochromatic tone, giving it a classic appearance.
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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. 137 (variant: cropped to show more of negative).

Inscriptions

lower center verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number VI-136 added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: INV / #43

Wikidata ID

Q64171709

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