Photographic Print : SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936. A mother and child crossing a stream in a squatters camp
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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
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the poignant history of the Great Depression era with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "SQUATTERS CAMP, 1936" by Dorothea Lange. This iconic image, now available through Granger Art on Demand, captures a powerful moment as a mother and child cautiously make their way through a makeshift stream in a squatters camp for migrant workers in California. This stunning photograph, taken in November 1936, is a poignant reminder of a time in American history when resilience and determination were essential for survival. Bring this piece into your home or office to inspire and evoke emotion, as a reminder of the human spirit that endures even in the most challenging circumstances.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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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