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ARKANSAS: MINING TOWN. Unemployed miners standing in front of a closed general
ARKANSAS: MINING TOWN.
Unemployed miners standing in front of a closed general store in the deserted mining town, Zinc, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn in October 1935
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Media ID 13214577
1935 Arkansas Commerce Denim Failure General Store Great Depression Miner Mining New Deal October Overalls Poverty Rural Shahn Storefront Town Unemployed Young Southeast Zinc
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the haunting beauty of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This evocative image, "ARKANSAS: MINING TOWN" by Ben Shahn, captured the despair of unemployed miners in front of a closed general store in the deserted mining town of Zinc, Arkansas, in October 1935. This powerful photograph from Granger Art on Demand is now available as a high-quality poster print, perfect for adding depth and character to any wall. Relive a moment in history with this poignant and thought-provoking piece.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant photograph captures the essence of despair during a dark chapter in American history. In the heart of Arkansas, a once-thriving mining town now stands deserted, its streets echoing with silence and abandonment. A group of unemployed miners, their faces etched with hardship and uncertainty, gather solemnly in front of a closed general store. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact that the Great Depression had on rural communities across the country. The men are dressed in worn denim overalls and hats, symbols of their laborious work underground. Their expressions speak volumes about the weight they carry on their shoulders - dreams shattered by economic failure. The storefront behind them is weathered and old, its windows boarded up as if to shield itself from further disappointment. This scene embodies both poverty and resilience; it reflects not only the struggles faced by these workers but also their determination to survive amidst adversity. Shahn's photograph is an important document from this era - a visual testament to the need for change that fueled President Roosevelt's New Deal policies aimed at revitalizing America's economy. It serves as a stark reminder that even within seemingly forgotten corners like Zinc, Arkansas, there were real people whose lives were forever altered by economic forces beyond their control. As we gaze upon this haunting image today, may it inspire us to remember those who endured such hardships while igniting our commitment to creating a more just society where no one is left
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