Research Catalog

Title

Two photographs of a chain gang and two portraits [graphic] / Walker Evans.

Author

Evans, Walker, 1903-1975

Publication

1930-1939.

Details

Additional Authors

Romana Javitz Collection.

Description

4 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w; 15.5 x 18 cm. and smaller.

Summary

Items include two unidentified portraits, one of two young boys, another of a man smoking a cigar, and two views of a chain gang seen shoveling rocks into a dump truck as a guard with a shotgun supervises.

Subject

• African Americans
• Chain gangs
• Children
• Cigars
• Clothing & dress
• Hats
• Men
• Prisoners
• Prison facilities
• Prison uniforms
• Smoking

Genre/Form

• Landscapes.
• Portraits.
• Photographic prints.
• Silver gelatin photographic prints.

Note

• Title devised by cataloger.
• Collection stamps, verso, recto below image and/or on image lower right on some items.
• Photographer's credit, subject designations inscribed in ink, verso and/or recto below image on mount.
• Stamped "approved" verso on some items.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Cite As (note)

• Romana Javitz Collection.

Terms of Use (note)

• Apply to the Office of Special Collections for permission to reproduce.

Provenance (note)

• Transfer, 1991.

Call Number

MFZ (Evans) 93-6250

OCLC

NYPG93-F174

Author

Evans, Walker, 1903-1975, photographer.

Title

Two photographs of a chain gang and two portraits [graphic] / Walker Evans.

Imprint

1930-1939.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Cite As:

Romana Javitz Collection.

Terms Of Use

Apply to the Office of Special Collections for permission to reproduce.

Finding Aids

Detailed inventory available.

Provenance

Transfer, 1991.

Added Author

Romana Javitz Collection.

Research Call Number

MFZ (Evans) 93-6250