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Poster Print : An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939.
An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, August 1939
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Media ID 13214377
1939 August Barechested Bean Camp Couple Dorothea Encampment Failure Great Depression Harvest Lange Lumberjack Migrant Migration Mustache New Deal Northwest Number Oregon Pipe Poverty Rural Smoking Social Security Tattoo Tent Unemployed Wife Working Class
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse poster print, featuring a poignant photograph by Dorothea Lange. Captured in August 1939, this image portrays the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, with an unemployed lumberjack and his wife residing in a migrant workers camp during the bean harvest in Marion County, Oregon. A striking symbol of the economic hardships faced by many, the man's social security number is tattooed on his arm - a haunting reminder of the desperate measures taken during this period. Add this powerful piece of history to your home or office decor and start a conversation about resilience and determination."
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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.
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression in 1939. In Marion County, Oregon, an unemployed lumberjack and his wife find themselves residing in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest. The couple's faces reveal the weight of their struggles as they navigate through poverty and uncertainty. Dorothea Lange, renowned photographer, expertly frames this image to emphasize the man's bare-chested physique and his social security number tattooed on his arm. This haunting detail serves as a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained unemployment has become in their lives. The woman stands beside her husband, providing unwavering support amidst their dire circumstances. Her presence symbolizes resilience and unity within a working-class family facing immense challenges. Lange's composition also highlights elements such as a smoking pipe and mustache that reflect the cultural norms of that era. These small details add depth to our understanding of daily life during this time period. As we observe this photograph today, it serves as a poignant reminder of both human strength and vulnerability during times of economic failure. It is through images like these that we gain insight into historical events such as migration movements driven by necessity. Granger Art on Demand presents us with an opportunity to connect with history through visual storytelling.
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