Framed Print : MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. An ex-tenant farmer from Oklahoma with four of his eleven children
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MIGRANT CAMP, 1939. An ex-tenant farmer from Oklahoma with four of his eleven children
MIGRANT CAMP, 1939.
An ex-tenant farmer from Oklahoma with four of his eleven children in an emergency migrant camp for drought refugees in Brawley, Imperial Valley, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1939
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Media ID 13216139
1939 Adolescent Baby Camp Children Daughter Doorway Dorothea Drought Family Farmer Father February Great Depression Husband Lange Migrant Worker New Deal Okie Photo Poverty Refugee Relief Rural Tenant Tent Working Class Young Brawley
12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring a poignant piece of history into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful image "MIGRANT CAMP, 1939" by The Granger Collection. This evocative photograph captures the resilience of a family of fifteen, an ex-tenant farmer from Oklahoma and four of his eleven children, in an emergency migrant camp for drought refugees in Brawley, Imperial Valley, California. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the image and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space. Relive a moment from the past and start a conversation with this captivating piece of art.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1939. In the image, an ex-tenant farmer from Oklahoma stands with four of his eleven children in an emergency migrant camp for drought refugees in Brawley, Imperial Valley, California. The man's weathered face tells a story of struggle and resilience as he faces the challenges of providing for his large family. Dorothea Lange, a renowned photographer known for her work during this era, skillfully captures the raw emotions and daily life experiences of those affected by poverty and displacement. The composition highlights the cramped living conditions as they stand at their tent's doorway. The children range from adolescent to baby age, each representing innocence amidst adversity. Their expressions reveal both curiosity and weariness that comes with such difficult circumstances. This photo serves as a poignant reminder of how families were forced to uproot their lives due to economic hardships caused by droughts and financial instability. Lange's work was part of a larger initiative called the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to document rural America during this time period. Through her lens, she shed light on social issues while also advocating for government relief programs like the New Deal. This print from Granger Art on Demand is not just a historical artifact but also a testament to human strength and determination in times of crisis.
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