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Photographic Print : Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange




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Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Dusting cauliflower plants near Santa Maria, California

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10"x10" Photo Print

Step back in time with this evocative photograph from Dorothea Lange's body of work, now available as a Media Storehouse Photographic Print. Taken in 1937 near Santa Maria, California, the image captures a farmer diligently dusting cauliflower plants, a common practice during the Great Depression to protect the crops from insects. This iconic image, brought to you by Heritage Images, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of farmers during a challenging era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add depth to your decor with this beautifully printed photograph.

Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24cm x 25.4cm (9.4" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

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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Dusting Cauliflower Plants near Santa Maria, California, 1937" is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression. The image captures a male farm laborer, dressed in worn clothes and a straw hat, carefully dusting cauliflower plants with a fine powder, likely an insecticide or other pest control agent, in a sun-scorched field. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid California countryside, with the vast expanse of farmland stretching out behind him. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of agricultural labor during this period. The use of chemicals was a common practice in farming during the 1930s, and this image offers a glimpse into the daily life of a farmhand, performing a necessary yet laborious chore to ensure the survival of the crops. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that provided relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's Office of War Information later acquired the photograph, and it is now part of the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a pioneering American photographer known for her documentation of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Her powerful and evocative images continue to be an important part of America's cultural heritage, offering a window into a bygone era and shedding light on the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image is a testament to the importance of agriculture in America, and the often unseen labor that goes into producing the food that sustains us all. It is a powerful reminder of the connection between the land, the people who work it, and the natural elements that both sustain and challenge them.

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