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Photographic Print : The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
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The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Walker Evans
The Bessie Levee augmented with sand bags during the 1937 flood near Tiptonville, Tennessee
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11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, capturing the resilience of the human spirit during the 1937 flood in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Witness the Bessie Levee fortified with sandbags, a testament to the community's determination to protect their homes and rebuild in the face of adversity. This powerful image, taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans, is a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Order your limited-edition, museum-quality print today and bring this historic moment into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.8cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Bessie Levee - A Testament of Resilience Amidst the 1937 Tennessee Flood
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. In this photograph captured by renowned photographer Walker Evans, we are transported back to a defining moment in American history. The image showcases the Bessie Levee, standing tall against the relentless force of nature during the devastating flood that ravaged Tiptonville, Tennessee in 1937. Augmented with sandbags as a desperate measure to hold back the rising waters of the mighty Mississippi River, this levee symbolizes both human determination and vulnerability. The surrounding countryside is engulfed by floodwaters, leaving only poles protruding from beneath its surface as haunting reminders of what once was. Evans' masterful composition captures not just a physical landscape but also an emotional one. It serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured during those turbulent times - an era marked by economic depression and widespread poverty. As part of his work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Evans documented rural life across America during this period. His photographs became powerful tools for raising awareness about social issues and advocating for change. This still image encapsulates regionalism at its core - showcasing not just a geographical feature but also reflecting upon broader themes such as heritage, economics, and resilience. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in time, we are reminded of our shared past and inspired to learn from it. Walker Evans' photographic legacy continues to resonate today through images like these that capture moments both extraordinary and ordinary – reminding us all that even amidst great adversity, hope endures.
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