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Metal Print : Weighing in cotton, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Weighing in cotton, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Weighing in cotton. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the timeless beauty and historical significance of Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph, "Weighing in cotton, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936," now available as a stunning Metal Print from Media Storehouse. This limited-edition artwork captures the essence of the Great Depression era, showcasing the resilience and determination of a cotton worker. The high-quality Metal Print is meticulously crafted with a sleek, modern design, bringing out the rich colors and intricate details of this iconic image. Hang it in your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the power of human spirit. Preserve your favorite memories and moments with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints - a perfect blend of history, art, and modern technology.
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.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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Weighing in Cotton," captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936, offers a poignant snapshot of the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression in the Southern San Joaquin Valley of California, USA. The image portrays a determined man, identified as Lee Russell, pausing in the midst of a cotton field to have his day's harvest weighed. The worn sack at his feet, brimming with picked cotton, symbolizes the arduous labor and long hours required to make ends meet. The image is a testament to the economic struggles of the era, with the dusty, parched landscape of the countryside in the background adding to the sense of desolation and hardship. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief during the Great Depression. The image is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's resilience and the importance of hard work in the face of adversity. It is a significant piece of American heritage, showcasing the raw, unfiltered reality of life during a pivotal moment in the nation's history. The photograph's enduring impact lies in its ability to evoke empathy and understanding, offering a glimpse into the lives of the farm laborers who played a crucial role in America's agricultural industry. Lange's masterful composition, with the man's intense gaze and the balanced placement of the cotton sack, adds to the image's emotional depth and historical significance. The Weighing in Cotton photograph is a testament to the power of photography to capture the essence of a moment in time and preserve it for future generations to learn from and reflect upon.
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