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Fine Art Print : An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939.
An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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Media ID 13214377
1939 August Barechested Bean Camp Couple Dorothea Encampment Failure Great Depression Harvest Lange Lumberjack Migrant Migration Mustache New Deal Northwest Number Oregon Pipe Poverty Rural Smoking Social Security Tattoo Tent Unemployed Wife Working Class
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our fine art print of Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph, 'OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939.' This poignant image captures the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, as an unemployed lumberjack and his wife seek work in a migrant labor camp during the bean harvest in Marion County, Oregon. The haunting image of the man's tattooed social security number on his arm serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by millions during this time. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1939. In Marion County, Oregon, an unemployed lumberjack and his wife find themselves residing in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest. The couple's faces reveal the weight of their struggles as they navigate through poverty and uncertainty. Dorothea Lange, renowned photographer, expertly frames this image to emphasize the man's bare-chested physique and his social security number tattooed on his arm. This haunting detail serves as a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained unemployment has become in their lives. The woman stands beside her husband, providing unwavering support amidst their dire circumstances. Her presence symbolizes resilience and unity within a working-class family facing immense challenges. Lange's composition also highlights elements such as a smoking pipe and mustache that reflect the cultural norms of that era. These small details add depth to our understanding of daily life during this time period. As we observe this photograph today, it serves as a poignant reminder of both human strength and vulnerability during times of economic failure. It is through images like these that we gain insight into historical events such as migration movements driven by necessity. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to connect with history through visual storytelling.
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