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Fine Art Print : Orange packing shed, Strathmore, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Orange packing shed, Strathmore, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Orange packing shed. Strathmore, California
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic photograph "Orange Packing Shed, Strathmore, California, 1939" by Dorothea Lange, this print transports you back in time to the heart of the Great Depression era. The black-and-white image captures the raw beauty and resilience of the workers in the California citrus industry, their determined expressions etched against the backdrop of the sprawling packing shed. This timeless photograph is not just a piece of art, but a testament to the human spirit and the power of perseverance. Bring this historical moment into your home or office and let the story unfold.
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 36.4cm (20" x 14.3")
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 "Orange Packing Shed, Strathmore, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the rural life of the United States during the Great Depression, a time of economic hardship and uncertainty. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this scene at the height of the agricultural industry's struggle to stay afloat amidst the economic downturn. The photograph shows a freight train loaded with orange crates, parked in front of a packing shed in the rural town of Strathmore, California. The shed, with its weathered wood and rusted metal, stands as a testament to the hard work and perseverance of the farmers and laborers who toiled in the fields. The photograph also highlights the stark contrast between the rural countryside and the encroaching modernity of industrial agriculture. The workers, dressed in simple, practical clothing, can be seen loading the crates onto the train, while in the background, a more modern office building and a freight car with the letters "FSA" (Farm Security Administration) emblazoned on the side, hint at the government's intervention in the agricultural sector during this period. This image, part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, is a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by rural communities during the Great Depression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Lange's masterful use of light and composition adds depth and emotion to this timeless image, making it a cherished piece of American heritage art and a valuable contribution to the photographic record of rural life during the 1930s.
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