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POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935. Two impovished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D
POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935.
Two impovished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. Photograph by Carl Mydans, November 1935
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Media ID 13214920
1935 Barefoot Carl Children Dirty Georgetown Great Depression Lower Class Mydans New Deal November Poverty Slum Washington Dc Young Unidentified
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the poignant history of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the powerful image of 'POVERTY: CHILDREN, 1935'. This evocative photograph by Carl Mydans captures the raw reality of two impoverished children in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. during the Great Depression. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually stunning but also durable and long-lasting, making them a perfect addition to any space. Relive history and spark important conversations with this moving piece of art.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty during the Great Depression in 1935. The image showcases two young children, a boy and a girl, living in the slum section of Georgetown, Washington D. C. Their barefoot feet and disheveled appearance speak volumes about their impoverished circumstances. Photographed by Carl Mydans in November 1935 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by lower-class families during this tumultuous time in American history. The children's dirty clothes and somber expressions reflect the daily hardships they endured. The composition focuses on their seated position against a backdrop that remains unidentified. This lack of identification further emphasizes how countless families across America were affected by poverty during this era. Mydans' photograph is not only an artistic portrayal but also serves as documentation for historical purposes. It sheds light on the impact of government initiatives like Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at alleviating economic distress. As we look back at this snapshot from nearly a century ago, it reminds us to appreciate our progress while acknowledging that there are still many who face similar challenges today.
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