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HINE: SISTERS, 1911. A young girl taking care of her baby sister while her family
HINE: SISTERS, 1911.
A young girl taking care of her baby sister while her family works at the Alabama Canning Company in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911
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Media ID 12318018
1911 Alabama Bayou Canning Company Dress Family February Hine Home Infant Lewis Poverty Step Stoop Togetherness Wickes Working Class Young Babysitter Southeast Unidentified
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the poignant moment of sisterly love and responsibility with our Fine Art Print of HINE: SISTERS, 1911. This captivating photograph by Lewis Hine captures a young girl tenderly caring for her baby sister while their family works at the Alabama Canning Company. Add this timeless image to your home or office decor and be inspired by the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Order your Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse today and bring this iconic image into your world.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.3cm (20" x 13.9")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this powerful photograph captured by Lewis Hine in February 1911, we are transported back to a time when the weight of responsibility fell heavily on young shoulders. The sepia-toned image depicts a young girl diligently caring for her baby sister while her family toils away at the Alabama Canning Company in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. The scene unfolds outside their modest home, where poverty and hard work have become an integral part of their daily lives. Despite the challenges they face, there is an undeniable sense of togetherness and resilience within this working-class family. Dressed in simple attire that reflects the era's early American fashion, the unidentified girl sits stooped on the steps leading up to their home. With tender care and unwavering dedication, she cradles her infant sister in her arms. Her expression speaks volumes about both her maturity beyond her years and the love she holds for her sibling. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by countless families during this period of history. It captures not only a moment frozen in time but also offers us insight into a world where children were forced into adult roles far too soon. As we gaze upon this print from Granger Art on Demand, let us reflect on our own privileges and remember those who came before us – resilient individuals who faced adversity with strength and determination.
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