Fine Art Print : Farmer on Vale-Owyhee irrigation project. Malheur County, Or
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Farmer on Vale-Owyhee irrigation project. Malheur County, Or
Farmer on Vale-Owyhee irrigation project. Malheur County, Oregon. Date 1941 June
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Farmer Irrigation Oregon Project Vale Malheur Owyhee
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the timeless beauty of history into your home with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Farmer on Vale-Owyhee irrigation project. Malheur County, Oregon. June 1941" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of a dedicated farmer tending to his crops amidst the scenic Vale-Owyhee irrigation project in Malheur County, Oregon. Transport yourself back in time with this evocative piece, perfect for adding character and depth to any room in your home or office. Order your Fine Art Print today and experience the rich history and storytelling power of this extraordinary photograph.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a resilient farmer stands tall against the arid backdrop of the Malheur County landscape in Oregon, United States. The year is 1941, and the farmer, dressed in work clothes and a hat shielding him from the sun, is intently tending to the intricate network of canals that make up the Vale-Owyhee Irrigation Project. The Vale-Owyhee Project, established in 1905, is a vital agricultural lifeline for the region, bringing water from the Owyhee River to over 150,000 acres of farmland in Malheur County. The project is a testament to the determination and ingenuity of American farmers, who have adapted to the harsh desert conditions to cultivate crops and raise livestock in this otherwise inhospitable environment. The photograph captures the essence of the farmer's connection to the land and the water, as he carefully adjusts the flow of water through the canal. The intricate system of canals and ditches, which crisscross the landscape like a complex web, are a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of the farmers and engineers who built them. The photograph also highlights the importance of irrigation projects like the Vale-Owyhee in sustaining agriculture in the American West. Without the water brought by these projects, the arid lands of Malheur County would not be able to support the thriving agricultural community that exists there today. The image is a poignant reminder of the essential role farmers play in feeding the nation and the challenges they face in doing so, particularly in regions with harsh climates and limited water resources. It is a powerful representation of the human spirit and the resilience of American farmers, who continue to work the land and bring life to the desert.
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