Legionnaire, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

1935

Walker Evans

Associated Names
Walker Evans

Artist, American, 1903 - 1975

The man in the image is in a close-up, partial torso view facing slightly to the right of the camera, looking directly at the lens with a solemn expression. He wears round glasses, has short, neatly combed hair, and is dressed in a dark military-style uniform with various insignias and medals visible on his chest. There is a patch on his left shoulder that reads "AMERICAN LEGION" and he wears a garrison cap with "PENNA" and the number 9 embossed on it. He is among other men in military uniforms, with visible hats and attire in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a blurred backdrop of several trees and a large building with visible windows. The lighting suggests a daytime scene.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Lunn, Jr., New York, NY; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1982

  • Thompson, Jerry L. Walker Evans at Work. New York, 1982: p. 115 (above right).

Inscriptions

upper left in red marker: 1-32

Wikidata ID

Q64169833

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