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Fine Art Print : SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937. An African American sharecropper and his wife with no tools
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SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937. An African American sharecropper and his wife with no tools
SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937.
An African American sharecropper and his wife with no tools, stock, equipment, or garden, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1937
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Media ID 13213767
1937 Barefoot Black Chair Couple Dorothea Farm Great Depression Headscarf Husband Lange Mississippi New Deal Plank Poor Porch Poverty Rural Shack Sharecropper Wife Wooden Working Class Southeast Unidentified
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of the American South with our Fine Art Print of "Sharecropper Couple, 1937" by Dorothea Lange. This evocative photograph captures the resilience and determination of an African American sharecropping couple in Mississippi during the Great Depression. With no tools or resources visible, their gaze speaks volumes about their struggles and hopes. Add this powerful piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and conversation. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and bring a piece of history into your space.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful photograph, titled "SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937" captures the harsh reality of African American sharecroppers during the Great Depression. The image showcases a husband and wife standing on their porch in rural Mississippi, surrounded by poverty and deprivation. The couple's worn-out appearance tells a story of struggle and resilience. They stand barefooted, emphasizing their lack of resources. With no tools or equipment visible, it is clear that they face immense challenges in their daily lives as they work tirelessly to make ends meet. Dorothea Lange's masterful composition highlights the couple's expressions - both weariness and determination can be seen etched onto their faces. The man wears a hat while his wife covers her head with a scarf, symbolizing their humble existence within an unforgiving environment. The dilapidated wooden shack behind them serves as a stark reminder of the dire circumstances faced by many during this era. It stands as a testament to the systemic poverty that plagued sharecropping communities across the South. Lange's photograph not only documents history but also sheds light on social issues prevalent at that time. Through her lens, she exposes the hardships endured by working-class African Americans who were disproportionately affected by economic downturns. "SHARECROPPER COUPLE, 1937" remains an enduring visual representation of perseverance amidst adversity—a poignant reminder of America's past struggles for equality and justice.
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