Subway Portrait 1938 - 1941

"Subway Portrait" is a striking black and white photograph by Walker Evans, taken between 1938 and 1941. The image captures a man in a suit and hat, seated on a subway train, looking directly at the camera. Evans's photograph exemplifies his signature style of documentary photography, which focused on capturing the realities of everyday life in America. The stark contrast, deliberate focus, and lack of background create a sense of isolation and anonymity. This photograph exemplifies the photographer's focus on capturing everyday life, in this case, portraying the anonymity and solitude of the urban experience.