Subway Portrait 1938 - 1941

"Subway Portrait" is a black and white photograph taken by Walker Evans in 1938-1941. The photograph depicts a man in a hat reading a newspaper while riding the subway, creating a sense of anonymity and isolation often found in Evans' work. This photograph, part of Evans' larger body of work exploring the lives of ordinary Americans during the Great Depression, exemplifies his documentary style that captures the gritty realities of urban life. The image was likely taken using a 35mm camera, capturing the sharp details of the subway car and the man's face, a hallmark of Evans' photographic techniques.