Breakfast Room, Belle Grove Plantation, White Chapel, Louisiana 1935

"Breakfast Room, Belle Grove Plantation, White Chapel, Louisiana" is a 1935 photograph by Walker Evans, known for his documentation of American life during the Great Depression. The image captures the interior of a plantation house, showcasing a hallway lined with four columns, their classical detailing juxtaposed with peeling paint and chipped plaster. The photograph’s starkness reflects Evans' documentary style, which aimed to expose social and economic realities without embellishment. This approach exemplifies his signature style of "straight photography," known for its objectivity and clarity.