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Framed Print : Car on siding across tracks from pea packing plant, Calipatria, Imperial Valley, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Car on siding across tracks from pea packing plant, Calipatria, Imperial Valley, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Car on siding across tracks from pea packing plant. Twenty-five year old itinerant, originally from Oregon. " On the road eight years, all over the country, every state in the union, back and forth, pick up a job here and there, travelling all the time." Calipatria, Imperial Valley
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring the iconic image "Car on Siding across Tracks from Pea Packing Plant" by Dorothea Lange. Taken in 1939 in Calipatria, Imperial Valley, this evocative photograph captures the resilience of a twenty-five-year-old itinerant traveler, who had been on the road for eight long years, traversing every state in the union. This timeless piece, originally sourced from Heritage Images, is an inspiring reminder of the human spirit and the rich tapestry of American history. Display this beautiful framed print in your home or office as a conversation starter and a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve moments in time.
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.
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This print by Dorothea Lange transports us back to the year 1939 in Calipatria, Imperial Valley. The image captures a car parked on a siding across the tracks from a pea packing plant, symbolizing the economic struggles of that era. In the foreground stands a twenty-five-year-old itinerant man, originally from Oregon, who has been on the road for eight years. His rugged appearance and bindle suggest his transient lifestyle as he recounts his journey through every state in the union. Lange's lens beautifully conveys both the physical and emotional hardships faced during this time of great depression. The starkness of black and white emphasizes not only the man's worn-out clothing but also highlights his resilience amidst adversity. As we delve into this photograph, we are reminded of America's history and its people who were deeply affected by economic turmoil. Through her work with Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange sought to document these stories to raise awareness about poverty and homelessness. Preserved within this image is not just an individual story but also a representation of an entire generation struggling for employment and stability. It serves as an important reminder of our collective responsibility to address social issues that persist today. Dorothea Lange's powerful photography continues to resonate with viewers even decades later, reminding us that art can be a catalyst for change while preserving historical moments forever etched in time.
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