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Poster Print : BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938. Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U. S. Highway 99 in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1938
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BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938. Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U. S. Highway 99 in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1938
BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938.
Three families camped behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U.S. Highway 99 in California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1938
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Media ID 13213181
1938 Advertising Billboard Camp Dorothea Encampment Family Farm Security Administration Great Depression Highway Highway 99 Lang Logo Migrant Worker New Deal Poor Train Working Class Southern Pacific
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print, "Billboard Camp, 1938" by Dorothea Lange. This captivating image, sourced from The Granger Collection, showcases a poignant moment in American history as three families make camp behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U.S. Highway 99 in California. The black-and-white photograph, taken in 1938, offers a glimpse into the past and adds a touch of nostalgia to any space. Bring the history and charm of the Great Depression era into your home or office with this beautiful, museum-quality poster print.
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) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938" transports us back to a time of hardship and resilience during the Great Depression. In this image captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, we witness three families who have set up camp behind a Southern Pacific Railway billboard on U. S. Highway 99 in California. The scene depicts an encampment that symbolizes the struggles faced by migrant workers and the working class during this tumultuous era. The families are huddled together outside their makeshift homes, which consist of tents and rudimentary structures made from salvaged materials. Despite their impoverished circumstances, there is a sense of unity among them as they navigate through these challenging times. Lange's lens captures not only the physicality of their living conditions but also the emotional weight carried by each individual present in the photograph. Their faces tell stories of perseverance and determination amidst adversity. This powerful image serves as a reminder of both the hardships endured by those affected by economic downturns and the strength found within communities facing such challenges together. It stands as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion while shedding light on important social issues. "BILLBOARD CAMP, 1938" remains an enduring piece of art that continues to evoke empathy for those who have experienced poverty throughout history.
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