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Poster 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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27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Dorothea Lange poster print from Heritage Images. This iconic photograph, titled "Loading cotton after weighing, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1938," transports you to the heart of America's agricultural past. Witness the raw power and determination of the laborers as they load bales of cotton after a rigorous weighing process. A must-have for history enthusiasts, educators, and those who appreciate the beauty of documentary photography. Bring this inspiring piece of history into your home or office to ignite conversation and add character to your space.
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 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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