Fine Art Print > Animals > Insects > Hemiptera > Black Scale
Fine Art Print : Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and... near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fine Art Prints from Heritage Images
Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and... near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale agricultural gang labor, Mexicans and whites from the Southwest pull, clean, tie and crate carrots for the eastern market for eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches. Many can make barely one dollar a day. Heavy oversupply of labor and competition for jobs is keen. Near Meloland, Imperial Valley
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 25326024
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Agricultural Machinery Agricultural Workers California United States Of America Carrot Carrots Caterpillar Tractor Competition Competitive Crate Crates Crop Crops Farm Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Machinery Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Harvest Harvesting Labour Machine Machinery Manual Labour Mexican Mexico Migrant Migrant Worker Migrant Workers Migrants Migrating Migration Picker Pickers Picking Piece Work Piecework Sombrero Sombreros Tractor Vegetable Vegetables Agricultural Worker Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Nitrate Negatives Gmgpc Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this powerful Fine Art Print from Dorothea Lange's iconic series documenting the Great Depression. Witness the poignant scene of large-scale agricultural labor in the Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Mexicans and whites work side by side, pulling, cleaning, tying, and crating carrots for just eleven cents per crate. This evocative image captures the resilience and determination of the human spirit during challenging times. Bring this historic moment into your home or office and start a conversation about the past, present, and future of labor and equality.
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Insects
> Hemiptera
> Black Scale
> Animals
> Insects
> Hemiptera
> Mexican Black Scale
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> California Mouse
> Animals
> Mammals
> Cricetidae
> Eastern Harvest Mouse
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Fortior
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Photography
> Still life paintings
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captured by Dorothea Lange in 1939 depicts the harsh reality of large-scale agricultural labor in the Imperial Valley, California. The image showcases a group of Mexican and white workers from the Southwest diligently pulling, cleaning, tying, and crating carrots for the eastern market. Each worker earns a mere eleven cents per crate of forty-eight bunches, barely making one dollar a day. The photograph highlights not only the heavy oversupply of labor but also the intense competition for jobs within this industry. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time near Meloland, we witness both races working side by side under grueling conditions to eke out a living. Lange's lens captures more than just an agricultural scene; it documents an era marked by economic depression and its impact on rural communities across America. The image reveals men and women dressed in simple clothing that reflects their humble status as farm laborers. In this historic context, Lange's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of human resilience amidst adversity. It sheds light on the struggles faced by these hardworking individuals who toiled tirelessly to harvest crops using basic farm machinery such as Caterpillar tractors. As we reflect upon this image today, it stands as a testament to our collective heritage - reminding us of past challenges while urging us to strive for fairer opportunities and better working conditions for all those who contribute to our nation's agriculture sector.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
