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Photographic Print : He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer from Texas five months ago. Photograph made after supper. Boy sick. Father has work now in potato field. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In mobile unit, FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp
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10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring the iconic image "He brought his family to the west in a homemade trailer... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939" by Dorothea Lange. This powerful photograph tells a poignant story of resilience and determination as a father works in a potato field while his sick son rests in their homemade trailer. A timeless image that captures the essence of the Great Depression era, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Order now and bring this piece of American history into your home.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant photograph captures a moment in the life of an American family during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, it depicts a father who brought his loved ones from Texas to the west in a homemade trailer five months prior. Set against the backdrop of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, this image tells a story of resilience and determination. The cramped living conditions inside their mobile unit are evident as we see the father tending to his sick son after supper. The boy's illness serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by families during this difficult era. Despite their hardships, however, there is hope for better days ahead as the father has found work in a potato field. Lange's composition beautifully captures not only the physical surroundings but also conveys emotions and struggles that many families endured during this time. Through her lens, she highlights themes such as migration, economic hardship, and fatherhood. As we gaze upon this historic image preserved by the Library of Congress' Farm Security Administration (FSA), we are reminded of our nation's past and how far we have come since then. It serves as both a testament to human strength and an important document chronicling American history. Dorothea Lange's legacy lives on through photographs like these that continue to evoke empathy and understanding for those who experienced adversity during one of America's most challenging periods.
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