Subway Portrait 1938 - 1941

"Subway Portrait" (1938-1941) is a stark black and white photograph by American photographer Walker Evans. The image captures a man in a cap and coat, looking up from his seat on a subway train. Evans is known for his documentary-style photographs, often focusing on everyday life and the people within it. This image, with its close-up framing and realistic depiction of the subject, embodies Evans' approach to portraying the human experience in its rawest form. The photograph is a powerful testament to the artist's ability to capture the dignity and vulnerability of ordinary people in their everyday lives.