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Canvas Print : COAL MINER, 1935. Kentucky coal miner taking a smoking break, Jenkins, Kentucky
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COAL MINER, 1935. Kentucky coal miner taking a smoking break, Jenkins, Kentucky
COAL MINER, 1935.
Kentucky coal miner taking a smoking break, Jenkins, Kentucky. Photograph by Ben Shahn, October 1935
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Media ID 13213887
1935 Coal Denim Farm Security Administration Flashlight Great Depression Helmet Industry Kentucky Mine Miner New Deal October Overalls Poor Rural Shahn Smoking Working Class Southeast Unidentified
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Add authentic character to your home decor with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic photograph "COAL MINER, 1935" by Ben Shahn. This captivating image, sourced from The Granger Collection, captures a coal miner taking a smoking break in Jenkins, Kentucky during October 1935. The black and white photograph's raw, emotional intensity is beautifully rendered in high-quality canvas, creating a striking and timeless piece that's sure to become a conversation starter in any room. Order now and bring a piece of American history into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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COAL MINER, 1935 - A Glimpse into the Resilience of Kentucky's Working Class
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. This print captures a poignant moment in American history during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, it showcases an unidentified coal miner from Jenkins, Kentucky, taking a well-deserved smoking break amidst his grueling work. Dressed in rugged denim overalls and donning a protective helmet, this hardworking man stands as a symbol of strength and perseverance. The photograph highlights the harsh conditions faced by miners during this era—a time when the coal industry played a vital role in sustaining rural communities. Shahn's masterful composition draws attention to both the miner's weary expression and his trusty flashlight hanging from his belt—an essential tool for navigating through dark underground tunnels. The image evokes empathy for those who toiled tirelessly beneath the earth's surface to provide heat and energy for their fellow Americans. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives, which aimed to alleviate poverty and stimulate economic recovery, this photograph also reflects the Farm Security Administration (FSA) documentation efforts. By capturing scenes like these across America, photographers like Shahn shed light on social issues while preserving historical moments that would otherwise be forgotten. Through this striking visual narrative captured nearly nine decades ago, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit embodied by working-class individuals who shaped our nation—often at great personal sacrifice. This remarkable piece serves as an enduring testament to
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