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Walker Evans — Cuba
Walker Evans

Cuba

This striking gelatin silver print by Walker Evans captures the essence of Cuban life through his characteristically precise and unflinching documentary style. The photograph reflects Evans' mastery of composition and light, revealing the textures and details of his subject with quiet, unsentimental clarity. Likely printed in the 1960s, this work stands as a testament to Evans' enduring ability to transform everyday observation into powerful visual poetry.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, probably printed 1960s.

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April 4, 2016

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Walker Evans, Cuba

This striking gelatin silver print by Walker Evans captures the essence of Cuban life through his characteristically precise and unflinching documentary style. The photograph reflects Evans' mastery of composition and light, revealing the textures and details of his subject with quiet, unsentimental clarity. Likely printed in the 1960s, this work stands as a testament to Evans' enduring ability to transform everyday observation into powerful visual poetry.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, probably printed 1960s.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Observational, Cuba, American, Documentary Photography, Landscape, Gelatin Silver Print, Mid-Century, Street Photography, Photojournalism, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago