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Canvas Print : Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Loading cotton after weighing. San Joaquin Valley, California
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the iconic image "Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938" by Dorothea Lange. This evocative photograph transports you to the heart of the Great Depression era, capturing the resilience and determination of the American spirit. The rich, textured canvas brings out the intricate details and authentic tones of this historic moment, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Relive history through the lens of one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Loading cotton after weighing," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the San Joaquin Valley of California during the 1930s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of agricultural labor during the Great Depression. A group of farm laborers, dressed in worn clothing and sun-beaten hats, are seen standing around a large, open-bed truck. Their faces express a mix of exhaustion, determination, and resignation as they load bales of cotton onto the truck. The scene is set against a backdrop of endless, golden fields, stretching out towards the horizon. Lange's photograph is a powerful reminder of the economic exploitation and hardships faced by agricultural workers during this period. The image was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's work for the FSA helped to bring national attention to the plight of America's rural population and is considered a seminal contribution to the documentary tradition in American photography. The photograph's historical significance is further underscored by its inclusion in the Office of War Information (OWI) collection, which documented the American experience during World War II. Lange's image continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of agricultural labor and the enduring challenges faced by those who work the land.
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