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Fine Art Print : Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils...off of cotton plants, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils...off of cotton plants, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils which he has picked off of cotton plants. Macon County, Georgia. [Sack made from hog feed bag]
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this evocative Fine Art Print from Dorothea Lange's iconic body of work. Captured in 1937 in Macon County, Georgia, this image shows a resilient farm boy, his face etched with determination, as he picks boll weevils off his cotton plants and collects them in a sack made from a hog feed bag. A poignant reminder of the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression, this powerful photograph invites reflection and inspires awe. Bring this piece of American history into your home or office and let the story of perseverance and resilience inspire you every day.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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 powerful image captured by Dorothea Lange in Macon County, Georgia in 1937 tells a story of hardship and resilience during the Great Depression. The young farm boy is seen with a sack full of boll weevils that he has painstakingly picked off of cotton plants, using a sack made from a hog feed bag.
The presence of the boll weevils, destructive pests that ravaged cotton crops during this time, symbolizes the challenges faced by agricultural workers like this boy. Despite the difficult circumstances, he continues to work diligently in the fields, wearing bib overalls and a hat to shield himself from the sun.
Lange's photograph captures not only the physical labor involved in farming but also conveys a sense of determination and perseverance. The stark contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing the harsh realities of life on the farm during this era.
Through her lens, Lange sheds light on the exploitation experienced by farm workers and highlights their vital role in sustaining America's agricultural industry. This image serves as a poignant reminder of our country's history and honors those who labored tirelessly to put food on our tables.
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