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MEXICAN CHILDREN, 1939. Mexican children at home in San Antonio, Texas
MEXICAN CHILDREN, 1939.
Mexican children at home in San Antonio, Texas. Photographed by Russell Lee in 1939
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Media ID 13135731
1939 Barefoot Child Family Farm Security Administration Great Depression Immigrant Latina Mesoamerican Mexican Migrant Worker New Deal Poverty Russell San Antonio Southwest Working Class
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Bring a piece of history into your home with our beautiful MEXICAN CHILDREN, 1939 poster print. Captured by renowned photographer Russell Lee, this timeless image showcases a moment of warmth and connection between Mexican children in San Antonio, Texas during a pivotal period in history. Add character and depth to any room with this evocative and thought-provoking poster, a stunning addition to your personal collection or an inspiring conversation starter. Order now and let this captivating image transport you back in time." - Media Storehouse.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Mexican Children, 1939" offers a glimpse into the lives of Mexican children residing in San Antonio, Texas during a tumultuous period in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Russell Lee as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this image beautifully captures the essence of early 20th-century Southwest America. In this poignant portrait, we see a group of barefooted children seated together at home. Their faces reflect both innocence and resilience amidst the challenges brought on by the Great Depression. The boy and girl represent an immigrant family's hope for a better future in their new homeland. Lee's composition skillfully emphasizes each child's unique personality while also highlighting their shared Mesoamerican heritage. Through his lens, he immortalizes not only these individual lives but also sheds light on the larger narrative of poverty and struggle faced by working-class families during that era. The significance of this photograph extends beyond its artistic merit; it serves as a historical document capturing an important chapter in American history. It reminds us to acknowledge the contributions made by immigrants who played vital roles in shaping our nation's identity. As we gaze upon this powerful image from 1939, let us remember those who came before us and honor their stories with compassion and understanding.
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