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Framed Print : PLANTING CORN, 1941. Planting corn in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
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PLANTING CORN, 1941. Planting corn in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
PLANTING CORN, 1941.
Planting corn in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, May 1941
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Media ID 13213601
1941 Corn Equipment Farm Farm Security Administration Farm Tool Farmer Farming Field Great Depression Horse Drawn Marion New Deal Planting Plow Plowing Post Rural Shenandoah Sowing Spring Valley Wolcott Southeast
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Add a touch of history to your home decor with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "PLANTING CORN, 1941," showcases the timeless scene of corn planting in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Taken by renowned photographer Marion Post Wolcott in May 1941, this photograph is part of the Granger Art on Demand collection. Bring the charm of the past into your living space with this beautiful framed print.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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.
Planting Corn, 1941 - A Glimpse into Rural Life in the Shenandoah Valley
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph takes us back to May 1941, capturing a pivotal moment in American history. In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Marion Post Wolcott skillfully frames a scene that epitomizes daily life during this era of great change. The image transports us to a vast field where a determined farmer is meticulously planting corn. With horse-drawn equipment and traditional farming tools at his disposal, he embodies resilience and resourcefulness amidst the challenges brought by the Great Depression. This snapshot serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and the transformative power of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies. As we observe this hardworking individual tending to his land with care, we are reminded of how agriculture was not only an economic necessity but also deeply intertwined with cultural identity in rural America. The lush greenery surrounding him symbolizes hope for prosperity as spring breathes new life into these fertile grounds. Marion Post Wolcott's masterful composition captures every detail – from the plow cutting through soil to each kernel being sown – inviting viewers to reflect on our connection with nature and our reliance on its bountiful offerings. This remarkable print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to step back in time and appreciate the dedication of those who shaped our nation's agricultural landscape while reminding us that progress often stems from humble beginnings.
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