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Fine Art Print : SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935. Home of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs. Hale County, Alabama
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SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935. Home of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs. Hale County, Alabama
SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935.
Home of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs. Hale County, Alabama. Photograph by Walker Evans, c1935-1936
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Media ID 13214856
1935 1936 Alabama Children Cotton County Daughter Evan Evans Family Farm Farmer Farmhouse Floyd Great Depression Hale Home Mother New Deal Porch Poverty Rural Sharecropper Walker Wife Wooden Working Class Southeast
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Sharecropper Home, c1935' by Walker Evans from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image captures the humble abode of Floyd Borroughs, a cotton sharecropper in Hale County, Alabama. Evans' photograph, taken during the Depression era, offers a poignant glimpse into a bygone era. Bring this powerful piece of American history into your home and add depth to your decor while telling a story through timeless art.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "SHARECROPPER HOME, c1935" offers a poignant glimpse into the life of cotton sharecropper Floyd Borroughs and his family in Hale County, Alabama. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans during the years 1935-1936, this image encapsulates the essence of rural America during the Great Depression. The humble wooden farmhouse stands as a symbol of resilience amidst economic hardship. Its weathered exterior tells stories of countless seasons endured by hardworking farmers like Borroughs. On the porch, we see a woman – Floyd's wife – with their children; a boy and girl who embody both innocence and strength in their eyes. Evans' lens captures not only poverty but also dignity within these walls. The Borroughs family represents thousands of working-class families across the Southeast who relied on sharecropping to make ends meet during challenging times. Their home serves as a testament to their perseverance and determination to provide for their loved ones. In this powerful snapshot from history, we are transported back to an era defined by struggle yet marked by unity. It reminds us that even in times of adversity, families find solace within each other's embrace. This photograph is more than just an architectural documentation; it is an intimate portrayal of human connection and resilience against all odds.
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