Fine Art Print : SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936. A mother and child crossing a stream in a squatters camp
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SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936. A mother and child crossing a stream in a squatters camp
SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936.
A mother and child crossing a stream in a squatters camp for migrant workers in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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Media ID 13214037
1936 California Camp Child Crate Dorothea Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Mother New Deal November Poverty Rural Shack Shelter Slum Squatter Stream Trash Working Class
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Squatters Camp, 1936." Witness a poignant moment of resilience as a mother and child cross a stream in a California squatters camp during the Great Depression. This timeless image, part of the Granger Art on Demand collection, captures the essence of human spirit and perseverance. Bring this powerful piece into your home or office to inspire and provoke thought, and add a touch of history to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in November 1936, the image depicts a mother and child bravely crossing a stream within the confines of a squatters camp for migrant workers in California during the Great Depression. The scene is both heartbreaking and hopeful. The dilapidated shack behind them serves as their only shelter, while discarded crates and trash litter the surroundings. It is evident that poverty has forced these individuals into this makeshift community on the fringes of society. Yet amidst such dire circumstances, there is an undeniable resilience portrayed by the mother and child. Their determination to navigate through life's challenges shines through as they wade across the stream together. This simple act becomes symbolic of their unwavering spirit in face of adversity. Lange's composition skillfully captures not only their physical journey but also conveys a deeper narrative about rural America during this tumultuous time period. Through her lens, she sheds light on issues such as poverty, displacement, and social inequality that were prevalent during the era. This photograph stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion within documentary photography. It serves as a reminder of our shared history and compels us to reflect upon how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done towards creating an equitable society for all.
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