Framed Print : Dog run cabins of the Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

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Dog run cabins of the Mississippi Delta, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Dog run cabins of the Mississippi Delta. This plantation has been mechanized and these cabins abandoned

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Media ID 36206701

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Abandoned Empty Housing Mechanisation Mississippi United States Of America Plantation South United States Office Of War Information Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange

12"x10" Modern Frame

Step into history with our captivating framed print from Dorothea Lange's iconic series, "Dog run cabins of the Mississippi Delta, 1937." Witness the poignant moment in American history as this plantation, once bustling with life, now stands abandoned with its dog runs and dilapidated cabins. This evocative image, sourced from Heritage Images, is a poignant reminder of the past. Bring this powerful photograph into your home or office and start a conversation with our beautifully crafted framed print. Experience the rich storytelling of Dorothea Lange's work, now a cherished piece of your personal collection.

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.

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Dog Run Cabins of the Mississippi Delta, 1937

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is a poignant photograph captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. This image offers a haunting glimpse into the heart of the Great Depression, a time when mechanization and economic hardships led to the abandonment of traditional farming communities. The photograph depicts a row of dilapidated, empty houses, or "dog run cabins," as they were called due to their narrow layout, which allowed farm animals to be kept in the yards between them. The plantation where these cabins once stood has been mechanized, leaving these structures behind as relics of a bygone era. The image is a powerful testament to the economic and social upheaval of the 1930s in America. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her camera as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The FSA was a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The photograph's composition is striking, with the houses framed by the barren, brown fields and the dark, ominous sky overhead. The image conveys a sense of isolation and abandonment, highlighting the human cost of the economic recession. This photograph is an important piece of American heritage, documenting a significant moment in the country's history. It is a reminder of the rural communities that were left behind as the country modernized and the challenges faced by those who were unable to keep up with the changing times. The photograph is a powerful visual representation of the concept of rural life during the Great Depression and serves as an enduring symbol of the resilience and determination of the American spirit.

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