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War Garden, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. War Garden, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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War Garden, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. War Garden, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
War Garden, between 1910 and 1920
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is a poignant photograph captured between 1910 and 1920 by the renowned Harris & Ewing photographic studio. This evocative image captures the essence of rural America during the early 20th century, a time when the country was on the brink of major transformation. The photograph depicts a lone farmer in the foreground, his weathered face etched with the lines of hard labor. He stands before a sprawling war garden, an expansive plot of land filled with rows of vegetables and flowers. The garden is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the American farmer, who, in the midst of the First World War, was called upon to produce food for the troops and for the homefront. The photograph also reveals the stark beauty of the countryside, with its rolling hills, barns, and farmhouses. The buildings, with their simple lines and functional design, stand as testament to the ingenuity and determination of rural America. The fence that runs along the edge of the garden adds a sense of order and containment to the scene, while the glass negative captures the play of light and shadow in a way that brings the image to life. The photograph is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, a valuable archive of American history that documents the people, places, and events of the 19th and 20th centuries. Taken by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze, both of whom were prominent photographers in their own right, the image is a testament to the power of photography to capture the spirit of a time and place. Whether viewed as a historical document or as a work of art, "War Garden" is a powerful reminder of the enduring connection between the land, the people who work it, and the passage of time.
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