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Canvas Print : Tobacco sharecroppers house... Whitfield family, near Gordonton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco sharecroppers house... Whitfield family, near Gordonton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecroppers house. White family. Rural rehabilitation clients. Whitfield family. Near Gordonton, North Carolina
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the iconic image of the Whitfield family's tobacco sharecropper's house in North Carolina, 1939. Captured by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this evocative image offers a poignant glimpse into rural America's past. The rich, textured canvas brings out the intricate details of the scene, transporting you back in time. Perfect for adding depth and character to any room in your home, this timeless piece is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
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 poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a tobacco sharecroppers house belonging to the Whitfield family near Gordonton, North Carolina. The image showcases the stark simplicity of rural living at that time. The dilapidated building stands as a testament to the economic struggles faced by many families during this era. The chimney, rising from its weathered roof, symbolizes both warmth and hardship within these walls. Surrounding the house is an expansive countryside, emphasizing their isolation from urban centers. Lange's composition expertly conveys a sense of desolation and poverty. A lone mailbox sits on the porch, representing one small connection to the outside world - perhaps eagerly awaited letters or news about potential job opportunities. This image speaks volumes about communication limitations and how people relied heavily on mail for information and contact with others. Through her lens, Lange captured not only physical structures but also human stories. The Whitfield family represents countless others who struggled to make ends meet during this challenging period in American history. Dorothea Lange's work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) documented various aspects of life during this time, shedding light on social issues while creating powerful visual narratives that continue to resonate today.
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