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Metal Print : CHILDREN, 1940. Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico
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CHILDREN, 1940. Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico
CHILDREN, 1940.
Children of gold miners sitting on a store window sill, Mogollon, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, June 1940
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Media ID 13215061
1940 Bench Children Dress Gold Gold Miner Great Depression June New Deal New Mexico Poverty Russell Shoe Shoes Southwest Summer Window Young
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring the iconic image of Children, 1940 by Russell Lee. This captivating photograph, taken in Mogollon, New Mexico, captures a moment in time as children of gold miners sit on a store window sill. The high-quality metal print showcases vibrant colors and stunning detail, making it a beautiful addition to any room. Relive the past with this timeless image, now available in a durable and modern format.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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This photograph, titled "CHILDREN, 1940" transports us back to a bygone era in Mogollon, New Mexico. The image captures a group of children sitting on a store window sill, their youthful innocence contrasting with the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. Taken by photographer Russell Lee in June 1940 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this poignant snapshot offers a glimpse into the lives of gold miners' children. Their worn-out clothes and tattered shoes speak volumes about the poverty that plagued many families at that time. Despite their circumstances, these young boys and girls exude resilience and curiosity. A boy perched on an old bench gazes directly at the camera while wearing a hat that seems too big for his head. Beside him sits a girl dressed in her Sunday best, her eyes filled with hope despite her surroundings. The mid-summer sunlight streaming through the window highlights their features and adds depth to this powerful composition. It serves as a reminder of how photography can capture not only moments frozen in time but also evoke emotions from viewers decades later. "CHILDREN, 1940" is more than just an image; it represents an entire generation's struggle during one of America's most challenging periods. As we gaze upon these resilient faces etched forever onto photographic paper, we are reminded of both our shared history and our collective responsibility to create brighter futures for all children.
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