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Cotton picker on her way to the cotton field, Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton picker on her way to the cotton field, Kern migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picker on her way to the cotton field. Kern migrant camp, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton picker on her way to the cotton field. Kern migrant camp, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph depicts a solitary female cotton picker, dressed in a simple, worn-out dress and a sun hat, making her way towards the cotton fields. Her expression is one of determination and resilience, as she braces herself against the wind and sets off to begin another long day of labor. The image captures the essence of the rural countryside during this period, with the barren landscape and the makeshift tents of the migrant camp in the background. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The FSA was a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's photographs, including this one, helped to bring attention to the plight of agricultural workers and the need for government intervention to provide them with better living and working conditions. This photograph is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of the human condition, and a reminder of the important role that documentary photography plays in shedding light on social issues and preserving history.
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