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FARM CHILDREN, 1940. A farmers five children studying their reading lessons at
FARM CHILDREN, 1940.
A farmers five children studying their reading lessons at night by oil lamp in Creek County, Oklahoma. Photograph by Russell Lee, February 1940
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Media ID 13216109
1940 Adolescent Black Brother Children Education Family Farmer Farmhouse February Home Lesson Lighting Literacy New Deal Newspaper Oil Lamp Oklahoma Poverty Pupil Reading Responsibility Rural Russell Schoolboy Schoolgirl Shack Sharecropper Sister Southwest Table Tablecloth Teenager Tenant Wallpaper Young Five
10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the evocative image of 'Farm Children, 1940.' This classic photograph by Russell Lee, captured by The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand, depicts a scene of five determined farm children studying their reading lessons by the warm glow of an oil lamp in Creek County, Oklahoma. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually stunning but also durable and long-lasting. Each print is meticulously printed on aluminum sheets using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that will stand out in any lighting condition. Add this timeless piece to your decor and let the story of these resilient farm children inspire and captivate you every day.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
Farm Children, 1940 - A Glimpse into Rural Education
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a poignant moment in the lives of five farm children from Creek County, Oklahoma. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee in February 1940, it showcases the determination and resilience of these young individuals as they study their reading lessons late into the night. In this humble farmhouse interior, illuminated solely by an oil lamp's warm glow, we witness the power of education transcending poverty. The image depicts an adolescent African American boy diligently poring over a newspaper while his siblings - two girls and another boy - sit around a simple wooden table covered with a worn-out tablecloth. Their eyes are fixed on books and newspapers spread out before them. Despite their challenging circumstances as sharecroppers or tenants during the difficult times of the Great Depression era, these children embrace responsibility for their own literacy development. This scene embodies hope for a brighter future through education. The rustic wallpaper peeling off the walls serves as a reminder of their modest surroundings; yet within this humble abode lies immense potential waiting to be unlocked through knowledge. It is evident that even amidst hardship, this family values learning and strives to overcome obstacles together. This powerful snapshot not only encapsulates rural life in mid-20th century America but also symbolizes how access to education can empower individuals regardless of background or social standing.
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