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GEORGIA: MAIN STREET, 1936. Aerial view of Main Street, Macon, Georgia
GEORGIA: MAIN STREET, 1936.
Aerial view of Main Street, Macon, Georgia. Photograph by Walker Evans in March 1936
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Media ID 13214701
1936 Aerial View Automobile Commerce Evan Evans Georgia Great Depression Macon Main Street March New Deal Pedestrian Powerline Storefront Street Light Street Scene Walker Crosswalk Southeast
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "GEORGIA: MAIN STREET, 1936," showcases an aerial view of Main Street in Macon, Georgia, as it looked in 1936. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans in March of that year, this iconic photograph is now available as a high-quality poster print. Transport yourself to a bygone era and add a touch of historical charm to any room in your home or office with this stunning piece from Granger Art on Demand.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.2cm x 42cm (21.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Georgia - Main Street, 1936 - Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This aerial view photograph transports us back to the bustling streets of Macon, Georgia in March 1936. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans during a time when America was grappling with the Great Depression and undergoing significant societal changes through President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. The image showcases Main Street in all its glory, offering a glimpse into daily life during this transformative period. The cityscape is alive with activity; automobiles traverse the roads while pedestrians navigate crosswalks, creating a vibrant tapestry of movement and energy. Evans masterfully captures the essence of early 20th-century commerce as storefronts line both sides of the street, their facades reflecting an architectural style unique to that era. The powerlines crisscrossing above hint at technological advancements shaping modern society. While devoid of color, this monochromatic snapshot exudes nostalgia and invites contemplation on how far we have come since then. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst economic hardship, communities like Macon persevered and thrived. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand collection, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance. This photograph allows us to step into another time and place – one where hope mingled with struggle – reminding us that our present achievements are built upon the foundations laid by those who came before us.
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