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Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Family between Dallas and Austin, Texas. The people have left their home and connections in South Texas, and hope to reach the Arkansas Delta for work in the cotton fields. Penniless people. No food and three gallons of gas in the tank. The father is trying to repair a tire. Three children. Father says, "It's tough but life's tough anyway you take it"
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Family Between Dallas and Austin, Texas, 1936
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. The image captures the raw reality of the Great Depression era in the United States, with a destitute family attempting to make their way from South Texas to the Arkansas Delta in search of work in the cotton fields. The photograph depicts a tired and determined father, who is trying to repair a flat tire on their aging automobile, while his three young children look on with a mix of curiosity and concern. The family's car, a relic of the era, bears the weight of their hopes and dreams, carrying them forward with only three gallons of gas in the tank and no food. The scene is set against the backdrop of the arid Texas landscape, with the sun casting long shadows and adding to the sense of isolation and hardship. The father's worn and weathered face speaks volumes about the challenges he and his family have faced, and the resilience required to keep moving forward in the face of adversity. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the displacement and forced migration that took place during the Great Depression, as families were uprooted from their homes and communities in search of work and a better future. Dorothea Lange's haunting image is a testament to the enduring human spirit, and a poignant snapshot of a moment in American history that continues to resonate with audiences today. Taken by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration, the photograph is a valuable addition to the Library of Congress's heritage art collection, and a testament to the important role that documentary photography played in capturing the social and economic realities of the time. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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