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Fine Art Print : Terraced fields of sharecropper, near Gaffney, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Terraced fields of sharecropper, near Gaffney, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Terraced fields of sharecropper. In 1936 he made seven bales of cotton, half of which went to his landlord. Near Gaffney, South Carolina
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant history of the American South with this evocative fine art print from Dorothea Lange's iconic body of work. Captured in 1937, this image of terraced fields near Gaffney, South Carolina, offers a glimpse into the life of a sharecropper during the Great Depression. With seven bales of cotton harvested that year, only half belonged to the farmer, revealing the harsh realities of the time. This powerful photograph, now a cherished piece of American history, is available as a fine art print from Media Storehouse. Bring the past into your home and add depth to your decor with this thought-provoking and beautiful work by Dorothea Lange.
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 evocative photograph, titled "Terraced fields of sharecropper," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 near Gaffney, South Carolina. The image portrays a sharecropper laboriously working on a terraced cotton field, his back bent against the weight of the labor. The terraced fields, a traditional farming method used to conserve water and improve soil quality, are a testament to the resilience and determination of the rural community during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the economic downturn. The photograph is part of a larger body of work produced by Lange and her colleague, Russell Lee, during their tenure with the FSA and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The sharecropper in the photograph is shown working tirelessly on his land, which was not his own. He had managed to produce seven bales of cotton that year, but was forced to give half of it to his landlord. The image serves as a stark reminder of the economic exploitation and hardships faced by farmers during this period. The photograph's timeless composition and poignant subject matter have made it an enduring symbol of the human spirit and the resilience of rural communities in the face of adversity. The image is a valuable heritage art piece that documents a significant moment in American history and continues to inspire and inform contemporary discourse on agriculture, economics, and social justice.
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