[Ship's Prow] by Walker Evans (1950)

[Ship's Prow], in brief

Title: [Ship's Prow]
Artist: Walker Evans (1903–1975)
Artist born in: St. Louis, United States of America
Date: 1950
Dimensions: 34 × 25 cm

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Walker Evans, [Ship's Prow] (1950).

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What is the creation date of "[Ship's Prow]" by Walker Evans?

"[Ship's Prow]" dates from 1950. The date places the work within Walker Evans's career and its era.

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"[Ship's Prow]" measures 34 x 25 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

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"[Ship's Prow]" was created by Walker Evans. The information on this page describes Walker Evans's original work.

At what age did Walker Evans make "[Ship's Prow]"?

Walker Evans made "[Ship's Prow]" at the age of 47. The artist was born in 1903 and the work is dated 1950.

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"[Ship's Prow]" by Walker Evans is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1975.

About the artist, Walker Evans

1903–1975, United States of America

Walker Evans

A Witness to America: The Life and Legacy of Walker Evans Walker Evans, born in St. Louis in 1903, emerged as a pivotal figure in American photography, his name inextricably linked with the visual record of the Great Depression. Yet to define him solely by this period would be to diminish the breadth of his artistic vision and enduring influence. His journey was one of constant exploration, evolving from literary aspirations to a uniquely observant photographic style that captured not just *what* America was, but *how* it felt – its quiet dignity, its stark realities, and its often-overlooked beauty.

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