Hudson Street Boarding House Detail, New York 1931

"Hudson Street Boarding House Detail, New York" is a 1931 photograph by Walker Evans, a prominent figure in American documentary photography. The image captures a simple, unadorned bedroom, likely from a boarding house, focusing on a single bed with a patterned quilt and a worn headboard. Evans's stark, unromanticized depiction of everyday life highlights the realities of poverty during the Great Depression, emphasizing the social conditions of the time. The photograph showcases his signature documentary style, characterized by meticulous detail and a direct, unvarnished approach, making it a significant example of American documentary photography.