Santa Monica, California 1947

"Santa Monica, California" is a 1947 photograph by Walker Evans, known for his stark and realistic depictions of everyday life. The image captures a simple scene of an easel, paint, brushes, and a stool set up on a sandy beach, suggesting a moment of artistic inspiration. The composition emphasizes the mundane details of the artist's tools, highlighting the essence of the creative process. The photograph exemplifies Evans's signature style of documentary photography, showcasing the everyday beauty in seemingly ordinary subjects.