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Framed Print : Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Destitute family. American River camp, Sacramento, California
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring the iconic image of a destitute family from the Great Depression era. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during her documentation of the American River camp in Sacramento, California, this powerful image is a poignant reminder of a significant moment in American history. Printed on high-quality archival paper and beautifully framed, this print is not only a stunning addition to your home or office decor, but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. Own a piece of history and relive the past with our Media Storehouse 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 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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, titled "Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California" by Dorothea Lange, captures the stark reality of displacement and hardship during the Great Depression in the United States. Taken in 1936, the image depicts a desperate family huddled around a meager fire, their possessions scattered about in the dusty, makeshift camp along the American River. The family, consisting of adults and children, appears to be homeless and destitute, likely displaced from their homes due to economic hardships. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Great Depression, a time when millions of Americans were forced to leave their homes and communities in search of work and food. The family's meager belongings, including a domestic appliance and a few pieces of firewood, are all they have to sustain themselves in this harsh environment. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Depression. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the importance of social safety nets during times of economic hardship. Today, the photograph is held in the Library of Congress, a national treasure that preserves the history and heritage of the United States.
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