Bed and Stove, Truro, Massachusetts Possibly 1931 - 1971

Walker Evans's "Bed and Stove, Truro, Massachusetts" (possibly 1931-1971) is a striking black and white photograph that captures the interior of a simple home. The composition focuses on the bed, a stove, and a framed portrait of a man, all set against a backdrop of patterned wallpaper. This work exemplifies Evans's signature documentary style, capturing the everyday lives of ordinary Americans during the Great Depression. Evans's sharp focus on the details of the room highlights the simplicity and austerity of life in the 1930s, providing insight into the social and economic conditions of the time.