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Cotton sharecropper farm, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton sharecropper farm, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton sharecropper farm, Texas
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton Sharecropper Farm, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant snapshot of rural life in the United States during this economically challenging period. The scene is set in the arid countryside of Texas, where a row of weathered farmhouses stands proudly amidst the vast expanse of barren farmland. The farmhouses, with their worn facades and rustic charm, serve as a testament to the resilience and determination of the people who lived and worked there. The farmland, once teeming with life and productivity, now lies fallow, its potential for growth stifled by the harsh economic realities of the time. The photograph was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the impact of the Great Depression on rural America. The FSA, an agency of the United States government, was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the economic downturn. Lange, who worked for both the FSA and the Office of War Information (OWI), was a pioneer in the field of documentary photography and is known for her evocative images of the human condition during times of hardship. This photograph, with its hauntingly beautiful imagery and powerful social commentary, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange and the important role that photography plays in capturing and preserving the history of our world.
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