Description
Three Boys Shoveling Zinc Ore from Car Into Wagon, Near Big Bonanza Mine, Aurora, Mo. is a poignant photograph captured by Lewis Hine, an American photographer and sociologist. Taken during the early 20th century, this image provides a glimpse into the lives of young laborers in the mining town of Aurora, Missouri. The composition features three boys-each with a distinct role and circumstance. The youngest, Robert Nichols, and the slightly older Hobart Crawford attend school during the week but work on Saturdays. Their faces reveal a mix of determination and weariness as they shovel zinc ore from the car into the waiting wagon. The third boy, unnamed but equally significant, works every day. His expression may carry the weight of responsibility beyond his years. Hine’s lens captures not only the physical labor but also the social complexities of child labor during an era when economic necessity often overshadowed education and play. As we contemplate this photograph, we confront questions about societal priorities, the impact on childhood, and the resilience of these young souls amidst the harsh realities of industrial America.
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This artwork is available in the following variations (size in inches): 12×18 paper poster – 12×18 paper giclee – 12×18 canvas print – 12×18 canvas giclee – 16×24 paper giclee – 16×24 canvas print – 18×27 paper giclee – 20×30 paper poster – 20×30 paper giclee – 20×30 canvas print – 20×30 canvas giclee – 24×36 paper giclee – 24×36 canvas print – 24×36 canvas giclee
Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting.
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