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Metal Print : Idle men attend the morning movies, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Idle men attend the morning movies, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Idle men attend the morning movies. There are three such movies in one block. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ['Air cooled cinema showing "Desert Guns" starring Conway Tearle, and "The Singing Vagabond" starring Gene Autry]
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20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the iconic photograph "Idle Men Attend the Morning Movies," Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1937, by Dorothea Lange. This captivating image showcases three cinemas in one block, where men seek refuge from the harsh realities of the Great Depression. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from Heritage Images, is brought to life on high-quality metal, creating a vibrant and durable piece of art that adds depth and texture to any room. Relive history with this stunning and thought-provoking addition to your home decor.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 60.9cm (20" x 24")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 61.5cm (20.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Idle Men Attend the Morning Movies" is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American documentary photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, during the Great Depression in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The black-and-white image captures a scene of three idle men, dressed in work clothes and hats, gathered in front of a small, "air-cooled" cinema. The marquee of the cinema proudly displays the billing for two movies: "Desert Guns" starring Conway Tearle and "The Singing Vagabond" featuring Gene Autry. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the era's economic hardships, with the men's idle posture and the menagerie of bicycles parked outside the cinema, suggesting a shared sense of community and the need for affordable entertainment during trying times. The image is a testament to the power of cinema as an escape from the harsh realities of everyday life. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in American documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her evocative imagery, which chronicled the lives of ordinary Americans during the Great Depression and World War II, remains an enduring legacy of the era's social history. This photograph is a powerful reminder of a bygone era, a time when community, leisure, and the simple pleasure of a movie were a source of solace and connection for people in the midst of economic uncertainty. The image invites us to reflect on the enduring power of art and entertainment to uplift and inspire, even in the most challenging of times.
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