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Framed Print : On the highway, Riverside County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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On the highway, Riverside County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On the highway. Riverside County, California. ['The Cowboy's Independent Service Station - Marion Cox mgr.']
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exquisite framed print from Dorothea Lange's archive at Media Storehouse. This iconic image, titled "On the highway, Riverside County, California, 1937," captures a moment in time as a cowboy-hatted service station manager, Marion Cox, stands confidently in front of his independent service station. The black and white photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, transports you back to the era of the American road trip. Add this timeless piece to your home decor and let the story of the past unfold.
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 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
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 evocative photograph, titled "On the Highway. Riverside County, California. ['The Cowboy's Independent Service Station - Marion Cox mgr.']" was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image portrays a desolate scene along a seemingly endless stretch of highway in the arid landscape of Riverside County, California. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships and displacement experienced during the Great Depression in the United States. The image features a lone gas station, 'The Cowboy's Independent Service Station,' managed by Marion Cox. The station, with its weathered sign and solitary petrol pump, stands as a beacon of hope and necessity amidst the vast expanse of the highway. The automobiles, identified as AC Cars Ltd, are parked haphazardly near the station, their owners likely in need of fuel or repairs. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs during this period are renowned for their ability to capture the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. This image, in particular, encapsulates the sense of isolation and displacement experienced by many Americans during the Great Depression. The photograph is a valuable heritage art piece, a testament to the economic and social history of the United States during the 20th century. Its monochromatic tones and stark composition add to its timeless appeal, making it a must-have for any collection of American history or photography.
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