Floyd Burroughs' Bedroom 1936

Walker Evans's 1936 photograph, *Floyd Burroughs' Bedroom*, is a stark and poignant depiction of a simple, rural bedroom. The image captures the essence of American poverty during the Great Depression, showcasing a single, iron bed with white sheets and a simple wooden headboard, set against a backdrop of a bare wooden wall. The composition is centered on the bed, highlighting its centrality to the lives of the residents, while also showcasing the room's sparseness. Evans's meticulous attention to detail and the photograph's unflinching realism create a powerful visual commentary on the realities of life during this challenging period.