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Fine Art Print : Part of family on relief, Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Part of family on relief, Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange



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Part of family on relief, Memphis, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Part of family on relief. Memphis, Texas

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Benefit Benefits Employment South Southern Texas United States Of America Unemployed Unemployment Unemployment Benefit United States Office Of War Information Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange


20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Experience the poignant power of human emotion with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Part of family on relief, Memphis, Texas, 1937' by Dorothea Lange, available in the Media Storehouse collection. This iconic image, captured during the Great Depression, showcases the resilience and determination of a family facing adversity. Dorothea Lange's masterful use of light, composition, and narrative storytelling invites viewers to connect with the subjects on a deeply personal level. Bring this timeless photograph into your home or office to inspire reflection, empathy, and hope. Each print is produced using the highest quality materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality presentation.

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.

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 48.3cm x 50.8cm (19" 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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This evocative photograph, titled "Part of Family on Relief, Memphis, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant depiction of the human spirit and the struggle for survival during one of the most challenging periods in American history. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of millions of unemployed and impoverished Americans during the 1930s. In this photograph, we see a determined and resilient woman, identified as Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Taylor, sitting at a worn wooden desk in a relief office. Her expression is one of quiet determination, as she completes the necessary paperwork to receive assistance for her family. The photograph captures the stark reality of the Great Depression, with the empty chairs and bare walls of the relief office serving as a backdrop to the woman's story. The image is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the dignity of those who persevered during this difficult time. The photograph is a valuable historical record of the era, and a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship. The photograph was taken as part of Lange's work for the FSA, which aimed to provide relief and assistance to farmers and rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's powerful and evocative images helped to bring attention to the plight of the unemployed and impoverished, and her work continues to be celebrated as a significant contribution to the history of American photography.

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