Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) - "Migrant Mother" (Unretouched file, showing finger and thumb) - 1936

The first publication of this renowned image occurred on March 11, 1936, on the third day at the San Francisco News ran a story about the pea pickers' camp in Nipomo. Since it was first published, this composition, best known as Migrant Mother, has come to represent the Great Depression itself.

This is the original shot made by Ms. Lange with the thumb and finger holding the tent pole.
In 1939 oginal negative was retouched masking thumb and finger.

It is a giclée print released in a limited edition of 11.
The print is in new condition, never hung or framed.

Details:
- Paper dimensions: 420x297 mm
- Image dimensions: 336x270 mm
- Edition number: 5/11
- Archival Epson UltraChromeTM K3 pigment inks on Canson Bristol (natural white) paper, 250 gsm.
- Back of print: certificate with origin, number and authenticity sticker.
- Origin: Library of Congress, reproduction number LC-USZ62-95653 (b&w film copy neg. of an unretouched file, showing thumb)

Will be shipped flat in insured protective packaging by express courier.

Dorothea Lange (Hoboken, New Jersey, 26 May 1895 - 11 October 1965) was an American photographer, best known for her documentary work commissioned by the FSA regarding the effects of the Great Depression.