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Photographic Print : From the overpass approaching Fresno, between Tulare and Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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From the overpass approaching Fresno, between Tulare and Fresno, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Between Tulare and Fresno. From the overpass approaching Fresno, California. [Bales of cotton outside the Producers Cotton Oil Co. makers of cottonseed cake and meal for cattle and sheep]
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10"x8" Photo Print
Experience the rich history of American agriculture through this iconic photograph from Dorothea Lange's archive. Taken in 1939, this image captures the scene from an overpass approaching Fresno, California, where bales of cotton are piled high outside the Producers Cotton Oil Co. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the hard work and resilience of the farmers and their livestock during a pivotal moment in agricultural history. Our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints brings this powerful image into your home or office, allowing you to relive the past and appreciate the beauty and depth of Dorothea Lange's photography.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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This photo print, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us back to a significant moment in American history. The image captures the view from an overpass as we approach Fresno, California, between Tulare and Fresno counties. In the foreground lies a scene that epitomizes the agricultural heartland of America during the Great Depression. Bales of cotton are scattered outside the Producers Cotton Oil Co. , where cottonseed cake and meal for cattle and sheep were manufactured. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the economic struggles faced by farmers during this challenging era. Lange's lens beautifully conveys both the vastness of these cotton bales and their significance as a vital commodity. The composition also showcases elements that define early 20th-century America: automobiles traversing on highways, railroad tracks running alongside industrial buildings, and bridges connecting communities. It is through such images that we gain insight into how communication networks evolved amidst changing times. Dorothea Lange's work for Farm Security Administration (FSA) documented not only physical landscapes but also human stories affected by economic hardships. Her photographs became powerful tools to raise awareness about social issues prevalent at that time. As we observe this photograph today, it serves as a reminder of our collective heritage - capturing not just an iconic moment in American agriculture but also preserving Dorothea Lange's contribution to photography as an art form documenting history itself.
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