Walker Evans

Walker Evans, born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1903, was a pivotal American photographer known for his documentation of American life during the Great Depression. He studied literature at Williams College and later turned to photography. Evans's early career included work for the Farm Security Administration, where he produced iconic images such as those in "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men," a collaboration with writer James Agee. His style is characterized by its clear, unembellished depiction of everyday subjects. Evans's work is held in major collections like the Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress. He died in 1975, leaving a significant impact on documentary photography. Read more about Arts.