Handyman in Washington, DC

Lewis Hine’s ‘Handyman in Washington, DC’ (1909) captures urban hardship with stark realism. A poignant black & white photo of a weathered man & decaying building. #documentaryphotography #socialreform


lewis wickes hine (1874 - 1940)

Lewis Hine (1874-1940) was a pioneering American photographer & sociologist. Known for his powerful portraits of child laborers & immigrants, he used photography as social reform. Explore his impactful documentary style and legacy.