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Fine Art Print : Tobacco sharecroppers house... Whitfield family, near Gordonton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco sharecroppers house... Whitfield family, near Gordonton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecroppers house. White family. Rural rehabilitation clients. Whitfield family. Near Gordonton, North Carolina
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this evocative Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. Captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, this image transports us back in time to the Whitfield family's tobacco sharecropping home near Gordonton, North Carolina. A poignant reminder of rural life during the Great Depression, this print invites reflection and conversation. Bring this piece into your home or office to add depth and character to 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 poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a tobacco sharecroppers house belonging to the Whitfield family near Gordonton, North Carolina. The image showcases the stark simplicity of rural living at that time. The dilapidated building stands as a testament to the economic struggles faced by many families during this era. The chimney, rising from its weathered roof, symbolizes both warmth and hardship within these walls. Surrounding the house is an expansive countryside, emphasizing their isolation from urban centers. Lange's composition expertly conveys a sense of desolation and poverty. A lone mailbox sits on the porch, representing one small connection to the outside world - perhaps eagerly awaited letters or news about potential job opportunities. This image speaks volumes about communication limitations and how people relied heavily on mail for information and contact with others. Through her lens, Lange captured not only physical structures but also human stories. The Whitfield family represents countless others who struggled to make ends meet during this challenging period in American history. Dorothea Lange's work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) documented various aspects of life during this time, shedding light on social issues while creating powerful visual narratives that continue to resonate today.
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