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Fine Art Print : Cotton pickers lunchtime, near Corpus Christi, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton pickers lunchtime, near Corpus Christi, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton pickers lunchtime. Near Corpus Christi, Texas
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of 'Cotton pickers' lunchtime, Near Corpus Christi, Texas,' by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange. Captured in 1936 during the Great Depression, this evocative image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, showcasing the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Printed on premium archival paper, this piece is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the power of photography to tell a story. Experience the depth and emotion of this iconic image as if you were there.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Cotton Pickers' Lunchtime," captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 near Corpus Christi, Texas, offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of agricultural labor during the Great Depression. The black-and-white image portrays a group of cotton pickers taking a brief respite from their arduous work in the scorching sun. The scene unfolds in a desolate cotton field, where the workers, mostly men, sit on the ground or lean against a lorry, their weary faces etched with the weight of their labor. The image, taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), is a testament to the economic hardships faced by farm laborers during this period. The workers' simple lunch – a few scraps of food spread out on the ground – underscores the meager existence they endured. The image also highlights the isolation and monotony of their work, as the vast, seemingly endless cotton fields stretch out before them. Lange's masterful composition and her ability to capture the raw emotion and humanity of her subjects have made "Cotton Pickers' Lunchtime" an iconic image in American history. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression and the importance of documenting the human condition. This image, part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, is a valuable heritage art piece that offers a poignant and enduring record of a significant moment in American history. The image is a nitrate negative, and it is essential to handle it with care to preserve its historical significance.
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