Photograph by Walker Evans – Street scene in Greensboro, Alabama (1936)

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Photograph by Walker Evans – Street scene in Greensboro, Alabama (1936)
€99
Dimensions :
H20 x W30
Color :
black
Material :
paper
Style :
vintage

Fine art photo – very good quality – 270gsm professional paper immerse yourself in the heartland of 1930s america with this striking photograph by walker evans, one of the greatest humanist photographers of the 20th century. This iconic scene, taken in greensboro, alabama in 1936, captures the harshness of life during the great depression. Two men, probably farmers, are laboriously pushing a broken-down car along a dusty road outside a gas station. In the background, vintage billboards (standard oil, coca-cola, mobil oil) create a powerful image of rural america at the time: tired, resilient, yet deeply human. 🖼️ photograph details: • artist: walker evans • title: street scene, greensboro, alabama, 1936 • technique: professional print • paper: premium glossy 270gsm – glossy finish • size: 20.5 X 30.5 cm • condition: new, never framed 📸 about walker evans: a major figure in documentary photography, walker evans made history with his poignant images of america during the great depression. His work, at the intersection of social reportage and photographic art, would influence entire generations of photographers, from henri cartier-bresson to jeff wall. In 1935, he joined the farm security administration to document the living conditions of farmers affected by the crisis. This work, taken during this assignment, is representative of his direct, sober and deeply human style. 📦 careful packaging – fast and secure shipping in a rigid cardboard envelope ✅ ideal for photography enthusiasts, american art collectors or vintage decoration with character.

🇫🇷 marc Z.
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