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Canvas Print : Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Scene in railroad yard. Sacramento, California
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the iconic photograph "Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California, 1936" by Dorothea Lange. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you back in time to the bustling activity of a railroad yard in the 1930s. The rich, textured canvas brings out the intricate details and nuanced tones in this classic black-and-white photograph, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Relive history with this beautiful and timeless piece of art.
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 "Scene in railroad yard, Sacramento, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant depiction of the human condition during the Great Depression, a time of widespread poverty and economic hardship in the United States. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) at the time, an agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. This photograph is part of a larger body of work produced by Lange and her colleagues at the FSA, which aimed to document the realities of life for the millions of Americans struggling to survive during these difficult years. The photograph shows a man, dressed in work clothes and wearing a hat, lying asleep on the ground next to a railroad car in a yard in Sacramento, California. The boxcars behind him are empty, a testament to the lack of employment opportunities available at the time. The scene is one of stillness and quiet desperation, with the man's peaceful slumber contrasting starkly with the harsh realities of the world around him. This photograph is an important historical record of a pivotal moment in American history, and a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is also a testament to the artistry and social consciousness of Dorothea Lange, who dedicated her career to capturing the complexities and contradictions of the human experience.
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