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OZARK CHILDREN, 1940. Impovished children of a farmer in the Ozarks, Missouri
OZARK CHILDREN, 1940.
Impovished children of a farmer in the Ozarks, Missouri. Photograph by John Vachon, 1940
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Media ID 13213071
1940 Adolescent Baby Brother Child Dirty Farm Farm Security Administration Farmer Friendship Great Depression Missouri New Deal Ozark Mountains Poverty Rural Sibling Sister Vachon Young Southeast Unidentified
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of American history into your home with our Media Storehouse Poster Print of "Ozark Children, 1940" by John Vachon. This evocative photograph, taken from Granger Art on Demand, captures the raw reality of childhood in the Ozarks during the 1940s. The image of impoverished children playing amidst the rugged terrain of Missouri serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding depth and character to any room, making them an excellent choice for those who appreciate the power of storytelling through art.
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 54.2cm x 42cm (21.3" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph titled "OZARK CHILDREN, 1940" captures the harsh reality faced by impoverished children living on a farm in the Ozarks, Missouri during the Great Depression. The image, taken by renowned photographer John Vachon in 1940 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles endured by rural communities during this challenging era. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see two young siblings seated together outside their humble home. The boy and girl appear dirty and disheveled, their tattered clothing reflecting their difficult circumstances. Their expressions convey a sense of sadness and weariness beyond their years. The photograph not only documents poverty but also highlights the enduring bond between siblings. Despite their hardships, there is an undeniable connection between them - perhaps offering solace and support amidst adversity. Vachon's composition skillfully frames these young lives against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, emphasizing both isolation and resilience within this remote region. Through his lens, he captures a moment that speaks volumes about rural America during one of its most trying times. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, it serves as a stark reminder of our collective history while urging us to reflect on how far we have come since then – reminding us to cherish progress made through initiatives like Roosevelt's New Deal which aimed to alleviate poverty across America.
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