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Walker Evans — Subway Portrait, January 26
Walker Evans

Subway Portrait, January 26

Walker Evans' candid gelatin silver print capturing a subway portrait dated January 26, showcasing his talent for documenting anonymous subjects in urban transit. The work exemplifies Evans' humanistic approach to street photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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October 11, 2023

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Walker Evans, Subway Portrait, January 26

Walker Evans' candid gelatin silver print capturing a subway portrait dated January 26, showcasing his talent for documenting anonymous subjects in urban transit. The work exemplifies Evans' humanistic approach to street photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Walker Evans, New York, Documentary, Gelatin Silver Print, Urban, Portrait, Subway, Street Photography, Candid

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Art Institute of Chicago