Walker Evans (1903–1975) was an American photographer whose work elevated documentary photography to the realm of fine art. Best known for his striking images of the Great Depression and rural America, Evans combined rigorous composition with an unflinching eye for detail, capturing both the architecture and the human condition with clarity reminiscent of masterful etchings. His photographs transform ordinary subjects—storefronts, signage, and everyday people—into enduring studies of form, line, and texture. Collectors prize Evans’s work for its technical precision, narrative depth, and timeless visual resonance.