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Farmers on street corner, Odessa, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Farmers on street corner, Odessa, Texas, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmers on street corner. Odessa, Texas
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This evocative photograph, titled "Farmers on street corner, Odessa, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image presents a poignant snapshot of the economic hardships faced by farmers during this period. Three men, dressed in worn work clothes and cowboy hats, are seen standing on a street corner, their expressions conveying a sense of despair and hopelessness. The backdrop of the image is a desolate, dusty landscape, further emphasizing the harsh realities of the time. Lange, a key documentarian of the era, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The FSA was established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression, while the OWI aimed to produce propaganda for the American people during World War II. The men in the photograph are dressed in typical attire for the era, with work shirts, overalls, and sturdy cowboy hats. The hats, a common accessory in the American West, are a symbol of the farmers' heritage and identity. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of economic downturns and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph, which is a nitrate negative, has become an iconic representation of the Great Depression and the struggles faced by farmers during this period. It is a testament to Lange's ability to capture the essence of a moment in history and to preserve it for future generations.
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