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Arkansas farm folks, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Arkansas farm folks, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Arkansas farm folks
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This evocative photograph, titled "Arkansas Farm Folks," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936 during the Great Depression. The image portrays a scene of rural life in the United States, with two figures, a man and a woman, standing beside a horse-drawn cart in the arid, sun-scorched countryside of Arkansas. The man, dressed in work clothes and a straw hat, appears to be taking a break from labor, while the woman, wearing a long, flowing dress and carrying a parasol, offers a hint of elegance and resilience in the face of the harsh conditions. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles and hardships faced by Americans during this period. Dorothea Lange, a key figure in the Documentary Style and a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI), captured this image as part of her efforts to document the realities of rural life in America during the Great Depression. The FSA was established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression, and Lange's work helped to bring attention to the plight of these communities and the need for government assistance. This image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of the United States during a time of great hardship. The horse-drawn cart, a common mode of transportation in rural areas at the time, adds to the sense of tradition and heritage, while the heat and dust of the Arkansas countryside serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those living and working in the rural areas of the United States during the 1930s. The parasols carried by the woman and another figure in the background offer a glimmer of hope and relief from the oppressive sun, symbolizing the determination and resourcefulness of the people in the face of adversity.
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