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Fine Art Print : POVERTY: LEAN-TO, 1936. A twelve-year old girl cooking for her family in a lean-to kitchen
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POVERTY: LEAN-TO, 1936. A twelve-year old girl cooking for her family in a lean-to kitchen
POVERTY: LEAN-TO, 1936.
A twelve-year old girl cooking for her family in a lean-to kitchen. Photograph by Carl Mydans, March 1936
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1936 Adolescent Carl Cooking Great Depression Homeless Kitchen Lean To March Meal Mydans New Deal Poverty Roadside Rural Sack Shelter Stove Table Tennessee Wood Burning Stove Southeast
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant realities of the past with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "POVERTY: LEAN-TO, 1936." This powerful photograph captures a twelve-year-old girl in the midst of cooking for her family in a humble lean-to kitchen. Taken by renowned photographer Carl Mydans in March 1936, this poignant image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit during challenging times. Add this inspiring piece to your home or office to spark conversation and reflection. Order your Fine Art Print today from Media Storehouse and Granger Art on Demand.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of poverty during the Great Depression in 1936. In this image titled "Poverty: Lean-To" we see a twelve-year-old girl shouldering the responsibility of cooking for her family in their makeshift lean-to kitchen. The photographer, Carl Mydans, expertly portrays the daily struggles faced by countless American families during this tumultuous time. The young girl's determined expression reveals a maturity beyond her years as she tends to a wood-burning stove, preparing what is likely their only meal of the day. Surrounding her are remnants of an impoverished life - ragged clothes, sacks used for storage, and a simple wooden table that serves as both preparation area and dining space. Taken on a roadside in Tennessee's rural southeast region, this photograph offers us a glimpse into the dire circumstances faced by those affected by homelessness and poverty. It serves as a poignant reminder of how economic hardship can strip away even the most basic necessities. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program aimed at alleviating suffering caused by the Great Depression, Mydans' photograph was commissioned under the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Its purpose was to raise awareness about social issues and advocate for change. Decades later, this image continues to resonate with viewers worldwide, serving as an enduring symbol of resilience amidst adversity and reminding us never to forget those who have been left behind in times of crisis.
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