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Fine Art Print : Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the power of visual storytelling with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, titled "Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California," captures the poignant essence of the Great Depression era as documented by the legendary Dorothea Lange. Taken in 1937, this iconic photograph, now available as a Fine Art Print, invites you to reflect on the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Printed on premium quality paper, this limited edition print is a stunning addition to any home or office space, serving as a thought-provoking conversation starter and a testament to the enduring power of photography. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your world.
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.
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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.
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a poignant photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in Calipatria, California, during the Great Depression in 1937, captures the essence of desperation and hope amidst economic hardship. The image depicts a solitary man, dressed in worn-out clothes and a tattered hat, seated on a wooden bench, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon. The man's expression is one of deep concentration, as if he is waiting for a lifeline to pull him out of poverty. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was grappling with the effects of the Great Depression, which had left millions of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to provide relief, the Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, began distributing relief checks to those in need. The man in the photograph is likely among the many who had traveled long distances to receive the much-needed financial assistance. His attire, consisting of a simple work shirt and trousers, is a testament to the meager resources available to him. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the importance of government intervention during times of economic crisis. Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer, captured this moment with her camera, preserving it for future generations to bear witness to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph is now part of the Library of Congress's collection, a valuable piece of American heritage that speaks to the enduring legacy of the Great Depression and the efforts to alleviate its impact on the population.
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