Bridgeport, Connecticut 1941

"Bridgeport, Connecticut" is a 1941 photograph by American photographer Walker Evans, known for his documentary-style images of everyday life. This particular image depicts a woman crossing a street in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a bustling backdrop of shops, a bus, and several cars. The black and white photograph highlights the stark reality of urban life, capturing the pedestrian's movement against the backdrop of commercial activity. Evans's work is often associated with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and its documentation of the social conditions of the Great Depression era.