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SHARECROPPERS, 1899. An African American family outside their house in Virginia
SHARECROPPERS, 1899.
An African American family outside their house in Virginia. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Media ID 12234045
1899 Black Cabin Chopping Family Farm Farming Firewood Francis Johnston Poverty Rural Shack Sharecropper Southeastern Virginia Working Class
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the evocative image of "Sharecroppers, 1899" by Frances Benjamin Johnston. This powerful photograph captures an African American family outside their Virginia home, offering a poignant glimpse into the past. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also a testament to the richness and complexity of history. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal and vibrant, long-lasting inks, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality display that will captivate and inspire. Add this essential piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
SHARECROPPERS, 1899 - A Glimpse into the Lives of an African American Family in Rural Virginia
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant photograph captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston in 1899, we are transported back to a time when life was harsh for many African Americans living in the rural South. The image showcases an impoverished sharecropper family outside their humble cabin in southeastern Virginia. The scene depicts a group of men and women engaged in daily chores necessary for survival. Two men can be seen wielding axes, tirelessly chopping firewood to warm their modest dwelling during the late turn of the century. Their faces bear expressions that reveal both determination and weariness from years of hard labor. The women stand nearby, dressed plainly yet with dignity, as they contribute to the household tasks. Despite facing poverty and limited opportunities, these resilient individuals find strength within their close-knit family unit. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by African American families during this era. It captures not only physical labor but also resilience, unity, and perseverance against all odds. Frances Benjamin Johnston's lens allows us to witness a moment frozen in time - one that sheds light on the lives of those often overlooked or forgotten by history books. It is through images like these that we gain insight into our shared past while honoring the strength and spirit of generations who paved the way for progress.
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