Walker Evans was an American photographer known for his documentary-style images of life in the USA. His stirring portraits of the depression era have become iconic images in the cannon of 20th century art. His career is distinguished with important exhibitions including major shows at the Museum of Modern Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. His awards are numerous and include a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1959 and in 1968 an honorary degree from Williams College and a fellowship in the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
