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Canvas Print : Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into history with our captivating Canvas Print of Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph, "Turpentine Worker, Georgia," 1937. This evocative image, featuring a resilient worker in the heart of the Great Depression, is a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Printed on high-quality canvas, this artwork brings the rich textures and authentic details of the original image to life. Hang it in your home or office to inspire and ignite conversations about the human spirit and the power of perseverance. Each Canvas Print from Media Storehouse is expertly crafted and ready to hang, ensuring a beautiful addition to your space.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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This evocative photograph, titled "Turpentine Worker, Georgia" by Dorothea Lange, captures the raw and unyielding essence of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. Taken in the 1930s, the image depicts a male figure, dressed in tattered clothes, deeply engrossed in the laborious process of extracting resin from a pine tree using an axe. The man's weathered face, etched with lines of hardship and fatigue, speaks volumes about the economic struggles and harsh realities of the time. The scene is set in the countryside of Georgia, with the dense, towering pine trees stretching out in the background. The forest, a seemingly endless expanse of nature, provides the backdrop to this poignant moment of human perseverance. The image is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as the man continues to collect turpentine, an essential industrial resource, despite the arduous and labor-intensive process. This photograph was taken during a time of great economic hardship, with the country grappling with the effects of the Great Depression. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief during this period, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the lives of rural Americans. Lange, a renowned photographer, captured this powerful image using a nitrate negative film, which adds to the depth and richness of the photograph. The Office of War Information (OWI) later acquired this photograph as part of Lange's extensive body of work. The image has since become a significant part of American heritage, representing the raw and unfiltered realities of rural life during the Great Depression. The man in the photograph, a symbol of determination and grit, continues to inspire and resonate with viewers, reminding us of the enduring spirit of the human condition.
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