Gathering of black menMarion 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: Gathering of black men
- Artist: Marion Post Wolcott
- Year: 1938
- Original dimensions: 28.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Documentary Photography
- Creative period: Farm Security
- Corpus context: depression era focus, key fsa images
- Keywords: post-war photography, jim crow south photos, african american art
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How light is "Gathering of black men" overall?
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What shape and dimensions is "Gathering of black men" by Marion Post Wolcott?
"Gathering of black men" by Marion Post Wolcott is proportioned as a landscape work of 28 x 36 cm.
How is the color composition of "Gathering of black men" by Marion Post Wolcott built?
The color analysis of "Gathering of black men" by Marion Post Wolcott records a statement contrast and a unified palette harmony.
Which artist is "Gathering of black men" attributed to?
"Gathering of black men" is attributed to Marion Post Wolcott.
When was "Gathering of black men" made?
"Gathering of black men" dates from 1938. The date places the work within Marion Post Wolcott's career and its era.
What was Marion Post Wolcott's age when "Gathering of black men" was created?
Marion Post Wolcott was 28 years old when creating "Gathering of black men" in 1938. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1910.
Which artistic current is "Gathering of black men" by Marion Post Wolcott part of?
"Gathering of black men" by Marion Post Wolcott belongs to the Documentary Photography movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.