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Photographic Print : Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Loading cotton after weighing. San Joaquin Valley, California
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10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from Dorothea Lange's body of work, now available as a stunning print from Media Storehouse. Captured in 1938 in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, this image documents the labor-intensive process of loading cotton after weighing. A poignant reminder of the rich agricultural history of the region, this black and white print is a must-have for history buffs, photographers, and art enthusiasts alike. Experience the depth and texture of this iconic image in your home or office, and bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse's high-quality photographic prints.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.1cm x 25.4cm (9.5" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Loading cotton after weighing," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the San Joaquin Valley of California during the 1930s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of agricultural labor during the Great Depression. A group of farm laborers, dressed in worn clothing and sun-beaten hats, are seen standing around a large, open-bed truck. Their faces express a mix of exhaustion, determination, and resignation as they load bales of cotton onto the truck. The scene is set against a backdrop of endless, golden fields, stretching out towards the horizon. Lange's photograph is a powerful reminder of the economic exploitation and hardships faced by agricultural workers during this period. The image was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's work for the FSA helped to bring national attention to the plight of America's rural population and is considered a seminal contribution to the documentary tradition in American photography. The photograph's historical significance is further underscored by its inclusion in the Office of War Information (OWI) collection, which documented the American experience during World War II. Lange's image continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of agricultural labor and the enduring challenges faced by those who work the land.
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