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Poster Print : Migrant oil worker and wife near Odessa, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant oil worker and wife near Odessa, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant oil worker and wife near Odessa, Texas
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27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Migrant Oil Worker and Wife poster print, captured by the legendary Dorothea Lange in 1937. This evocative image, now part of our Media Storehouse collection from Heritage Images, transports you to the heart of the Great Depression era in America. The powerful story of resilience and determination in the faces of this migrant couple near Odessa, Texas, is a poignant reminder of the human spirit. Bring this iconic photograph into your home or office to inspire and ignite conversation. Order your Migrant Oil Worker and Wife poster print today and let history come alive in 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 "Migrant oil worker and wife near Odessa, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image poignantly portrays the displacement and hardships faced by countless Americans during this era. The couple, dressed in casual clothing, stand on the side of a dusty road, with the husband taking a drag on a cigarette. The woman, wearing a simple, worn dress, looks off into the distance, her expression a mix of resignation and determination. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the lives of displaced farmers and rural laborers during this time. However, with the discovery of oil in West Texas, Lange turned her lens to the oil fields, capturing the struggles of the migrant workers who flocked to the area in search of employment. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of economic downturns and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The image has become an enduring symbol of the Great Depression and a testament to Lange's ability to capture the essence of a moment in time.
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