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Framed Print : Tobacco field in early morning where white sharecropper... Shoofly, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco field in early morning where white sharecropper... Shoofly, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco field in early morning where white sharecropper and wage laborer are priming tobacco. Shoofly, North Carolina
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into history with our exquisite framed print by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange. This evocative image captures the essence of a tobacco field in Shoofly, North Carolina, in 1939. Witness the dedication of white sharecroppers and wage laborers as they prepare the tobacco plants for the day, immortalized in Lange's iconic black-and-white composition. Bring this poignant piece of American history into your home or office and let it inspire and capture the imagination.
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 photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in Shoofly, North Carolina in 1939, transports us to a tobacco field at the break of dawn. The image showcases the arduous work of a white sharecropper and wage laborer as they meticulously prime tobacco plants. As the sun begins to rise over the countryside, casting long shadows across the fields, these men are already hard at work. Lange's lens captures not only their physical labor but also their resilience amidst economic hardship during the Great Depression. With his trusty mule by his side, one man guides a wooden cart filled with harvested tobacco leaves while another diligently tends to each plant row. Their weathered faces tell stories of struggle and determination that were all too common during this era. The composition highlights both human effort and nature's bounty as rows upon rows of vibrant green tobacco plants stretch into the distance. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of America's agricultural heritage and its reliance on manual labor for survival. Dorothea Lange was known for her powerful images documenting social issues and capturing moments that spoke volumes about American life in the 20th century. Through her lens, she immortalized scenes like this one – ordinary yet extraordinary – shedding light on an often overlooked segment of society: those who toiled tirelessly in fields like this one to make ends meet during challenging times.
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