Accession Number1990/2.55
TitleNew York
Artist(s)Walker EvansArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Datecirca 1934Medium & Supportgelatin silver print on paperDimensions 10 in x 7 15/16 in (25.4 cm x 20.16 cm);22 1/8 in x 18 1/16 in (56.2 cm x 45.88 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Lunn, Jr., in Honor of the Centennial of The Michigan DailySubject matterTypical of Walker Evans's New York photographs of the period, this photograph shows a sidewalk devoid of people. Pockets of light dapple the cobblestone street, while brilliant sun washes over the facade of the buildings and storefronts, generating a drama of illumination.
Physical DescriptionView of an empty street in front of a men's clothing store.
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Keywords
Urban life
advertisements
buildings
city
fire hydrants
modern and contemporary art
portfolios
sign
storefronts
street scenes
streets