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Fine Art Print : He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer from Texas five months ago. Photograph made after supper. Boy sick. Father has work now in potato field. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In mobile unit, FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this evocative Fine Art Print from Dorothea Lange's iconic body of work. Captured in 1939, this image tells a poignant story of resilience and determination as a father and his sick boy settle into their new home in Oregon after a long journey from Texas. The rich tones and intricate details of this black and white photograph transport you back in time, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Bring history into your daily life with this beautiful and thought-provoking piece from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Print collection.
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 poignant photograph captures a moment in the life of an American family during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a father who brought his loved ones from Texas to the west in a homemade trailer five months prior. Set against the backdrop of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, this image tells a story of resilience and determination. The cramped living conditions inside their mobile unit are evident as we see the father tending to his sick son after supper. The boy's illness serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by families during this difficult era. Despite their hardships, however, there is hope for better days ahead as the father has found work in a potato field. Lange's composition beautifully captures not only the physical surroundings but also conveys emotions and struggles that many families endured during this time. Through her lens, she highlights themes such as migration, economic hardship, and fatherhood. As we gaze upon this historic image preserved by the Library of Congress' Farm Security Administration (FSA), we are reminded of our nation's past and how far we have come since then. It serves as both a testament to human strength and an important document chronicling American history. Dorothea Lange's legacy lives on through photographs like these that continue to evoke empathy and understanding for those who experienced adversity during one of America's most challenging periods.
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