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Fine Art Print : Garbage disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Garbage disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Garbage disposal. Brawley, Imperial Valley, California
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California United States Of America Garbage Migrating Migration Public Health Rubbish Rubbish Bin Rubbish Dump United States Office Of War Information Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty of this iconic image from Dorothea Lange's body of work. Taken in 1935 during her documentation of the Great Depression in the United States, this Fine Art Print captures the scene of a garbage disposal in Brawley, Imperial Valley, California. The photograph, titled "Garbage disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California," is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by many during this period. This limited edition fine art print, brought to you by Media Storehouse and sourced from Heritage Images, is a must-have for any serious collector or enthusiast of American history and documentary photography. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials and techniques to ensure a stunning, museum-grade finish.
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.
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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.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Garbage Disposal, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935 during the Great Depression. The image, part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection, depicts a scene of poverty and hardship in the small farming community of Brawley, located in the arid Imperial Valley of California. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work with the Resettlement Administration and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph shows a woman, identified as Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, standing next to a large rubbish bin, surrounded by piles of discarded household items and rubbish. The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of life during the Depression, when many Americans struggled to make ends meet and dispose of their waste in a sanitary manner. The image is significant not only for its depiction of poverty and economic hardship, but also for its exploration of public health and the challenges faced by communities during this time. The piles of rubbish in the photograph could potentially harbor diseases and health hazards, highlighting the importance of proper waste disposal and sanitation. The photograph has become an enduring symbol of the Depression era and Lange's powerful ability to capture the human condition. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great economic hardship, and a testament to the importance of documenting history through the lens of photography.
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