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Poster Print : Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California. 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Destitute family. American River camp, Sacramento, California
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints and experience the poignant history of the Great Depression through the lens of legendary photographer Dorothea Lange. This powerful image, titled "Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California," captures the raw reality of a struggling family in 1936. The haunting expression on the faces of the parents and their children speaks volumes about the hardships they endured during this pivotal moment in American history. Bring this iconic photograph into your home or office as a poignant reminder of the past and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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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This poignant photograph, titled "Destitute family, American River camp, Sacramento, California" by Dorothea Lange, captures the stark reality of displacement and hardship during the Great Depression in the United States. Taken in 1936, the image depicts a desperate family huddled around a meager fire, their possessions scattered about in the dusty, makeshift camp along the American River. The family, consisting of adults and children, appears to be homeless and destitute, likely displaced from their homes due to economic hardships. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Great Depression, a time when millions of Americans were forced to leave their homes and communities in search of work and food. The family's meager belongings, including a domestic appliance and a few pieces of firewood, are all they have to sustain themselves in this harsh environment. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural areas affected by the Depression. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the importance of social safety nets during times of economic hardship. Today, the photograph is held in the Library of Congress, a national treasure that preserves the history and heritage of the United States.
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