Black workersMarion Post Wolcott · 1938
Documentary Photography
1938
28.0 x 36.0 cm
Marion Post Wolcott (1910 – 1990)
Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990) was a Farm Security Administration photographer who powerfully documented the Great Depression, poverty in the Jim Crow South, and social inequalities with striking candor & empathy. Discover her iconic images.
About this artwork
- Title: Black workers
- Artist: Marion Post Wolcott
- Year: 1938
- Original dimensions: 28.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Putty
- Keywords: cotton harvest image, vintage black & white, agricultural photography
Questions & Answers
How saturated is the palette of "Black workers"?
"Black workers" by Marion Post Wolcott is recorded with a muted saturation.
What are the author and date of "Black workers"?
The author of "Black workers" is Marion Post Wolcott, and the work is dated 1938.
In what year was "Black workers" by Marion Post Wolcott created?
The creation of "Black workers" by Marion Post Wolcott is dated 1938.
Who is the artist behind "Black workers"?
"Black workers" was created by Marion Post Wolcott. The information on this page describes Marion Post Wolcott's original work.
How strong is the contrast in "Black workers" by Marion Post Wolcott?
The light-dark contrast of "Black workers" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
At what age did Marion Post Wolcott make "Black workers"?
Marion Post Wolcott made "Black workers" at the age of 28. The artist was born in 1910 and the work is dated 1938.
How does "Black workers" balance light and dark?
"Black workers" is bright overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.