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FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937. Flood refugees being fed at Tent City, near Shawneetown, Illinois
FLOOD REFUGEES, 1937.
Flood refugees being fed at Tent City, near Shawneetown, Illinois. Photograph by Walker Evans, April 1937
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Media ID 13216729
1937 April Charity Children Evan Evans Flood Food Great Depression Illinois Refugee Relief Shawneetown Tent City Volunteer Walker Unidentified
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Add a piece of history to your home with the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring the iconic image of "Flood Refugees, 1937" by Walker Evans. This poignant photograph, part of The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand, captures the resilience of flood refugees being fed at Tent City in Shawneetown, Illinois. Piece together this evocative puzzle and bring the past to life, creating a meaningful conversation starter in your living room or study. Engage in a rewarding and therapeutic experience as you connect the past with the present, one piece at a time.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures the devastating impact of the Great Flood of 1937 in Shawneetown, Illinois. The image showcases a Tent City set up to provide refuge for those displaced by the floodwaters. In this scene, flood refugees are being fed by volunteers who have come together to offer much-needed relief during this challenging time. The composition highlights the resilience and unity of these individuals as they gather inside a makeshift shelter. Men, women, and children can be seen huddled together, seeking solace from their dire circumstances. Their expressions reflect both exhaustion and gratitude as they receive nourishment amidst the chaos that surrounds them. Walker Evans skillfully captures the raw emotions present within this temporary community. His lens focuses on individual faces, allowing us to connect with each person's story and experience during this period of crisis. By doing so, he humanizes these unidentified flood refugees and reminds us of our shared humanity. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder not only of the hardships faced during the Great Depression but also of the strength that emerges when people come together in times of adversity. It stands as a testament to compassion and charity while shedding light on an important chapter in American history.
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