Home > Arts > Landscape paintings > Rural countryside paintings > Farmhouse art
TENANT FARMER, 1939. A tenant farmer drawing water at a well on a sixty-acre farm
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Granger
TENANT FARMER, 1939. A tenant farmer drawing water at a well on a sixty-acre farm
TENANT FARMER, 1939.
A tenant farmer drawing water at a well on a sixty-acre farm that she rents with her three grown sons after the loss of her farmer husband, near Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1939
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 13216103
1939 Bonnet Child Farm Farmer Farmhouse Farming Farmyard Great Depression June New Deal Okie Oklahoma Rural Russell Sharecropper Southwest Summer Tenant Water Well Widow
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Rural countryside paintings
> Farmhouse art
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Still life artwork
> Granger Art on Demand
> What's New
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "TENANT FARMER, 1939" we are transported back to a time of resilience and strength during the Great Depression. The image showcases a determined tenant farmer, adorned in her traditional bonnet, drawing water from a well on her sixty-acre farm near Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The woman in the photograph is not alone in her struggle; she shares this arduous journey with her three grown sons. After losing her husband, who was also a farmer, she bravely takes on the responsibility of managing their rented farm. Her unwavering determination shines through as she carries out daily tasks essential for survival. Photographed by Russell Lee in June 1939 as part of the Farm Security Administration's documentation efforts during the New Deal era, this image encapsulates both hardship and hope. It serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by rural communities during that time. The rustic farmhouse and farmyard surrounding our protagonist evoke an atmosphere of simplicity and hard work. This snapshot into early American farming life offers us a glimpse into an era where self-sufficiency was paramount. As we admire this powerful photograph from Granger Art on Demand's collection, let us pay tribute to all those who persevered through adversity with courage and determination - like this strong-willed widow tending to her land amidst trying circumstances.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
