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Cabin on sugar plantation, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cabin on sugar plantation, Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cabin on sugar plantation. Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cabin on sugar plantation. Bayou La Fourche, Louisiana," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into rural life during the Great Depression, a time of economic hardship and uncertainty that affected millions of Americans. The photograph depicts a weathered wooden cabin, nestled amidst the lush greenery of a sugar plantation along the banks of Bayou La Fourche in Louisiana. The cabin, with its rustic charm, appears to be a simple dwelling, yet it speaks volumes about the resilience and determination of its inhabitants. The porch, adorned with a rocking chair, invites reflection and contemplation, while the wooden veranda and timber furniture suggest a long-standing tradition of rural living. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, including this one, are a testament to the spirit of the American people during a time of great adversity, and serve as an important historical record of the era. The image is a powerful reminder of the rich heritage of rural America and the enduring allure of the countryside. It invites us to reflect on the past, and to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of rural life, even in the face of hardship and adversity.
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