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Photographic Print : Sharecropper near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sharecropper near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper with child in their tobacco field. Note that the tobacco grows up to the front porch. Near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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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. Taken in 1939 near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this image captures the daily life of a sharecropper and her child, with tobacco plants extending up to their front porch. A poignant snapshot of history, this print is a must-have for any photography enthusiast or history buff's collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 25.4cm (9.5" x 10")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Sharecropper's Struggle - A Glimpse into Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a powerful insight into the harsh realities faced by sharecroppers in rural North Carolina. The image portrays a stoic sharecropper standing alongside his young child amidst their tobacco field near Chapel Hill. The dilapidated cabin behind them serves as a stark reminder of their meager living conditions. Notably, the tobacco plants grow right up to their front porch, symbolizing how deeply intertwined their livelihoods are with this demanding crop. Lange's lens captures not only the physical toll of farming but also reflects on broader economic struggles that plagued American society during the Great Depression. Through her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to shed light on social issues and advocate for change. This particular image showcases her ability to capture both human emotion and environmental context within a single frame. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it serves as an important historical document that reminds us of the resilience and determination exhibited by families like these during one of America's darkest periods. It prompts us to reflect on our own heritage while urging us to strive for equitable opportunities for all members of society.
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