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EVANS: NEW YORK, 1938. Clotheslines hung between apartment buildings on 61st Street
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EVANS: NEW YORK, 1938. Clotheslines hung between apartment buildings on 61st Street
EVANS: NEW YORK, 1938.
Clotheslines hung between apartment buildings on 61st Street, between 1st and 3rd Avenues in New York, New York. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1938
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1938 61st Street Apartment Backyard Clothesline Evan Evans Laundry Manhattan New York New York City Sign Tenement Walker
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This photograph taken by Walker Evans in 1938 transports us back to the bustling streets of New York City. The image captures a slice of everyday life on 61st Street, between 1st and 3rd Avenues, where clotheslines are strung up between apartment buildings. It is a scene that speaks volumes about the tenement living conditions during that era. The photo showcases the resourcefulness and resilience of New Yorkers as they make use of whatever space they have to dry their laundry. The intricate web of clotheslines creates an almost surreal visual effect against the backdrop of towering buildings. It serves as a reminder that even in such a concrete jungle, people find ways to adapt and create small pockets of domesticity. Evans' keen eye for detail allows us to glimpse into this intimate backyard scene from nearly a century ago. His composition draws our attention not only to the laundry hanging out to dry but also to other elements like street signs and architectural features that define this particular neighborhood. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but imagine what stories these clotheslines could tell - tales of hard work, dreams pursued, families raised, and challenges overcome. This photograph is not just an artistic masterpiece; it is also a window into history, revealing glimpses of daily life in one corner of America's most iconic city.
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