Barber Shop, New Orleans 1936

"Barber Shop, New Orleans" is a 1936 photograph by Walker Evans, known for his documentary style and focus on everyday life. The image shows a barber shop in New Orleans, with its iconic red and white striped facade. The shop's sign, which reads "French Opera Barber, Ladies' Haircut 35¢," provides a glimpse into the social and economic life of the time. The starkness of the black and white composition emphasizes the geometric lines and textures, capturing a sense of both beauty and harshness in the urban environment. This work is representative of Evans's photographic style, capturing the vernacular details of American life during the Great Depression.