Truck and Hubcaps c. 1962 - 1972

Walker Evans’s “Truck and Hubcaps” (c. 1962-1972) is a black and white photograph of a truck partially obscured by a fence adorned with hubcaps. Evans, known for his documentation of rural America, captures the rustic charm of this everyday scene. The focus on the hubcaps, a symbol of mobility and modern life, juxtaposed against the worn-down truck and the weathered fence, creates a sense of both nostalgia and the passage of time. The photograph, with its stark contrasts and careful composition, highlights the visual textures and details of rural life in the early 20th century.