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Photographic Print : Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Waiting for the relief checks at Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the power of storytelling through our Media Storehouse collection of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Waiting for relief checks. Calipatria, California," by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, takes us back in time to 1937. The black and white photograph poignantly captures the hopeful anticipation of a crowd of people, waiting in line for their relief checks during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange's masterful composition and her ability to convey emotion through her lens make this a timeless piece. Bring this iconic image into your home or office and let it inspire conversations and reflection. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print today and add a piece of history to your collection.
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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.
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a poignant photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in Calipatria, California, during the Great Depression in 1937, captures the essence of desperation and hope amidst economic hardship. The image depicts a solitary man, dressed in worn-out clothes and a tattered hat, seated on a wooden bench, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon. The man's expression is one of deep concentration, as if he is waiting for a lifeline to pull him out of poverty. The photograph was taken during a time when the United States was grappling with the effects of the Great Depression, which had left millions of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to provide relief, the Farm Security Administration (FSA), under the New Deal, began distributing relief checks to those in need. The man in the photograph is likely among the many who had traveled long distances to receive the much-needed financial assistance. His attire, consisting of a simple work shirt and trousers, is a testament to the meager resources available to him. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the importance of government intervention during times of economic crisis. Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer, captured this moment with her camera, preserving it for future generations to bear witness to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph is now part of the Library of Congress's collection, a valuable piece of American heritage that speaks to the enduring legacy of the Great Depression and the efforts to alleviate its impact on the population.
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