Subway Portrait

1938-1941

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The image depicts two individuals, an adult and a child, both shown from the waist up. The adult is on the right side of the frame, slightly turned towards the left. She appears to be seated, with a round face and soft features, wearing a dark outfit with polka dots. A decorative detail, possibly a broach or flower, is seen on her shoulder. Her eyes are closed or downcast. The child on the left has a partially open mouth and wears a white hat framing their face. The background is a dark, smooth surface.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. Kent Minichiello, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 1988.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso: Evans estate stamp with inventory number VI-189 added in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: INV / #57

Wikidata ID

Q64171741

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