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BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938. Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U. S. Highway 99 in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1938
BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938.
Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U.S. Highway 99 in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1938
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Media ID 13213181
1938 Advertising Billboard Camp Dorothea Encampment Family Farm Security Administration Great Depression Highway Highway 99 Lang Logo Migrant Worker New Deal Poor Train Working Class Southern Pacific
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40cm x 32cm (15.7" x 12.6")
Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938" transports us back to a time of hardship and resilience during the Great Depression. In this image captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, we witness three families who have set up camp behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U. S. Highway 99 in California. The scene depicts an encampment that symbolizes the struggles faced by migrant workers and the working class during this tumultuous era. The families are huddled together outside their makeshift homes, which consist of tents and rudimentary structures made from salvaged materials. Despite their impoverished circumstances, there is a sense of unity among them as they navigate through these challenging times. Lange's lens captures not only the physicality of their living conditions but also the emotional weight carried by each individual present in the photograph. Their faces tell stories of perseverance and determination amidst adversity. This powerful image serves as a reminder of both the hardships endured by those affected by economic downturns and the strength found within communities facing such challenges together. It stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion while shedding light on important social issues. "BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938" remains an enduring piece of art that continues to evoke empathy for those who have experienced poverty throughout history.
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