📸 Original photograph – Walker Evans, 1936 Sandwich shop front
- Dimensions :
- H20 x W30
- Color :
- black
- Material :
- paper
- Style :
- vintage
"ne saul's sandwich shop storefront, new orleans, louisiana" treat yourself to a rare fragment of american history captured by one of the masters of documentary photography: walker evans, an iconic figure of the 20th century. This striking image, taken in january 1936 in new orleans, depicts the typical storefront of a neighborhood sandwich shop, with its painted advertisements, menus posted on the walls, and vernacular presentation, emblematic of working-class america between the wars. A moment of authentic life, frozen in time with remarkable accuracy and humanity. 📐 artwork features: • fine art black and white photography • high quality professional print • premium 270g/m² paper – glossy finish • size: 20.5 X 30.5 cm • condition: new, never framed 🎞️ about walker evans: considered one of the greatest american documentary photographers, walker evans (1903–1975) sublimated the daily life and urban landscapes of the united states with a frontal, humanist and rigorously composed gaze. He notably worked for the farm security administration, immortalizing the great depression, southern sharecroppers and american popular architecture. His work would have a lasting influence on artists such as henri cartier-bresson, robert frank and william klein. This photograph perfectly illustrates his taste for everyday objects, commercial signs and the authenticity of ordinary places. 🖼️ ideal piece for collectors, galleries, architects' offices, photography enthusiasts, or american history enthusiasts. 📦 carefully packaged – fast and secure shipping.