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SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936. A mother and child crossing a stream in a squatters camp
SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936.
A mother and child crossing a stream in a squatters camp for migrant workers in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, November 1936
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Media ID 13214037
1936 California Camp Child Crate Dorothea Great Depression Lange Migrant Worker Mother New Deal November Poverty Rural Shack Shelter Slum Squatter Stream Trash Working Class
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a profound touch of history to your home decor with Media Storehouse's Framed Print of "Squatters Camp, 1936" by Dorothea Lange. This iconic photograph captures a poignant moment of resilience as a mother and child cross a stream in a squatters camp for migrant workers in California. The black and white image, part of the Granger Art on Demand collection, evokes a sense of strength and determination. Bring this important piece of American history into your living space and start a conversation with this thought-provoking framed print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in November 1936, the image depicts a mother and child bravely crossing a stream within the confines of a squatters camp for migrant workers in California during the Great Depression. The scene is both heartbreaking and hopeful. The dilapidated shack behind them serves as their only shelter, while discarded crates and trash litter the surroundings. It is evident that poverty has forced these individuals into this makeshift community on the fringes of society. Yet amidst such dire circumstances, there is an undeniable resilience portrayed by the mother and child. Their determination to navigate through life's challenges shines through as they wade across the stream together. This simple act becomes symbolic of their unwavering spirit in face of adversity. Lange's composition skillfully captures not only their physical journey but also conveys a deeper narrative about rural America during this tumultuous time period. Through her lens, she sheds light on issues such as poverty, displacement, and social inequality that were prevalent during the era. This photograph stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion within documentary photography. It serves as a reminder of our shared history and compels us to reflect upon how far we have come since then while acknowledging that there is still work to be done towards creating an equitable society for all.
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