Street Scene 1936

"Street Scene" is a 1936 photograph by Walker Evans, a prominent figure in American documentary photography. Known for its stark realism, the image depicts a storefront with a barber shop sign, showcasing everyday life in the 1930s. Three men sit outside, capturing the social and economic conditions of the time. This photo, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Evans's signature style of capturing the details of American life with honesty and precision.