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Fine Art Print : Noontime chores, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Noontime chores, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange



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Noontime chores, Granville County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Noontime chores. Mules are brought in from the field and watered at well across the road from the house. Granville County, North Carolina

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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Step into the past with this evocative Fine Art Print from Dorothea Lange's body of work. Captured in 1939, this image depicts a scene of Noontime chores in Granville County, North Carolina. Mules are brought in from the fields to be watered at a well, a daily ritual that speaks to the rhythms of rural life. Dorothea Lange's iconic photography, now part of our Media Storehouse collection, invites you to savor the beauty and history of a bygone era.

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.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.8cm x 50.8cm (18.8" 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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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Noontime Chores in Granville County, North Carolina - A Glimpse into Rural Life during the Great Depression

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. This photograph by Dorothea Lange transports us back to the heart of America's agricultural struggles in the 1930s. The image captures a poignant moment as mules are brought in from the fields to be watered at a well across the road from a modest country house. In this snapshot of daily life, we witness men diligently tending to their midday chores under the scorching sun. Their weathered faces tell stories of hard work and resilience amidst economic hardship. Lange's lens beautifully encapsulates both the physical labor and emotional weight carried by these individuals during an era marked by poverty and recession. As part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Dorothea Lange aimed to document rural America, shedding light on its challenges while also celebrating its enduring spirit. Through her lens, she captured not only scenes like this one but also conveyed a sense of regionalism that defined much of American history. Lange's composition invites us to reflect on our connection with nature, agriculture, and community. It serves as a reminder that even in times of adversity, people find strength through unity and shared responsibilities. This photograph stands as a testament to human resilience against all odds – an enduring symbol of hope amid despair. Today, it serves as an invaluable historical artifact housed within the Library of Congress' collection – preserving memories from an important chapter in American history for generations to come.

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