Young woman in the doorway of her room at a boardinghouse, Washington, DC 1943

"Young Woman in the Doorway of Her Room at a Boardinghouse, Washington, DC" is a poignant black and white photograph taken by Esther Bubley in 1943. The image captures a young woman seated in a sparsely furnished room, her gaze lowered as she sits by the doorway. The photograph is a powerful example of Bubley's ability to capture the quiet dignity and resilience of ordinary Americans during the war years. The image's composition, with the woman's figure dominating the foreground and the cluttered room receding behind her, creates a sense of both intimacy and isolation. The photograph, part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, embodies the documentary style of American photography during the mid-20th century, showcasing everyday life through a humanistic lens.