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Fine Art Print : Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of American photography with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Dusting Cauliflower Plants near Santa Maria, California,' 1937, by Dorothea Lange. This iconic image captures the resilience and determination of a farmer during the Great Depression, as he meticulously tends to his cauliflower crop. The black and white composition, a classic hallmark of Lange's work, evokes a sense of nostalgia and timeless beauty. Bring this historical masterpiece into your home or office and add depth and character to your space with the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints.
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 47.9cm x 50.8cm (18.9" 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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Dusting Cauliflower Plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937" is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression. The image captures a male farm laborer, dressed in worn clothes and a straw hat, carefully dusting cauliflower plants with a fine powder, likely an insecticide or other pest control agent, in a sun-scorched field. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid California countryside, with the vast expanse of farmland stretching out behind him. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of agricultural labor during this period. The use of chemicals was a common practice in farming during the 1930s, and this image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a farmhand, performing a necessary yet laborious chore to ensure the survival of the crops. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's Office of War Information later acquired the photograph, and it is now part of the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a pioneering American photographer known for her documentation of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Her powerful and evocative images continue to be an important part of America's cultural heritage, offering a window into a bygone era and shedding light on the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image is a testament to the importance of agriculture in America, and the often unseen labor that goes into producing the food that sustains us all. It is a powerful reminder of the connection between the land, the people who work it, and the natural elements that both sustain and challenge them.
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