Main St., Ossining, New York, 1932 Possibly 1932 - 1974

"Main St., Ossining, New York, 1932" is a photograph by Walker Evans, a renowned American photographer known for his documentation of social realism in the early 20th century. This particular image captures a young couple sitting in an open-top car, their faces showing a mixture of boredom and resignation. Evans's masterful use of sharp focus and the blurred motion of a passing vehicle in the background creates a sense of stillness and isolation, typical of his signature style. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary people in the midst of societal change, serving as a powerful testament to his ability to capture the essence of American life in the 1930s.