Subway Portrait 1938 - 1941

"Subway Portrait" is a black and white photograph by American photographer Walker Evans, created between 1938 and 1941. The image, capturing two women on a subway, exemplifies Evans' signature style of documentary photography. His work often focused on everyday life and the social realities of his time, especially during the Great Depression, capturing candid moments of human experience. The photograph's intimate perspective and stark contrast evoke a sense of anonymity and urban alienation, inviting viewers to contemplate the lives of these unnamed women.