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Fine Art Print : SHARECROPPER, 1938. Sharecropper ploughing a field of sweet potatoes near Laurel, Mississippi
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SHARECROPPER, 1938. Sharecropper ploughing a field of sweet potatoes near Laurel, Mississippi
SHARECROPPER, 1938.
Sharecropper ploughing a field of sweet potatoes near Laurel, Mississippi. Photograph by Russell Lee, November 1938
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Media ID 13215211
1938 Donkey Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Field Great Depression Horse Drawn Mississippi New Deal November Plow Plowing Rural Russell Sharecropper Soil Working Class Southeast
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of "Sharecropper, 1938" by Russell Lee. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the essence of rural America during the Great Depression, with a sharecropper diligently plowing a field of sweet potatoes near Laurel, Mississippi. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting colors. Bring this powerful image into your home or office and add depth and character to your space. Experience the rich history and storytelling power of photography with our Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful photograph captured by Russell Lee in 1938, we are transported to a rural landscape near Laurel, Mississippi. The image depicts a sharecropper diligently ploughing a vast field of sweet potatoes with the help of his trusty donkey. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the daily life and struggles faced by American farmers during the early years of the Great Depression. The composition showcases the resilience and determination of this hardworking man as he labors under an unforgiving sun. With his weathered face and calloused hands gripping tightly onto the plow, it is evident that every furrow etched into the soil represents his unwavering commitment to providing for himself and his family. Lee's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both the hardships endured by those living in rural America during this era, as well as their unyielding spirit. It also highlights how essential agriculture was to sustaining communities amidst economic turmoil. As we reflect on this image, let us appreciate not only its historical significance but also recognize that it symbolizes countless untold stories of ordinary individuals who played vital roles in shaping our nation's history.
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