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Farm hands - threshing day near Durham, North Carolina, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farm hands - threshing day near Durham, North Carolina, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm hands. Threshing day near Durham, North Carolina
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This evocative photograph, titled "Farm Hands. Threshing Day near Durham, North Carolina," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of agricultural workers during the Great Depression. The scene unfolds in the countryside of North Carolina, where a group of farmhands, dressed in denim bib overalls and dungarees, are hard at work. Their faces are etched with the exhaustion and determination that comes from long hours under the unforgiving sun. The photograph is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as these men, clad in simple yet sturdy clothing, come together to complete the labor-intensive task of threshing. The fabric of their apparel, worn and faded, mirrors the texture of the land they work, creating a powerful visual connection between the men and the earth. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). The FSA was an New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when the labor of farmhands was essential to the American agricultural industry, and when the simple act of putting food on the table required immense effort and dedication. This photograph, with its timeless composition and powerful narrative, continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a testament to the enduring spirit of the American worker.
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