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Grandmother of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Grandmother of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grandmother of sharecropper family near Chesnee, South Carolina
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Grandmother of Sharecropper Family near Chesnee, South Carolina,' was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant depiction of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph shows an elderly woman, dressed in a worn apron and a simple, faded dress, sitting on the porch of a dilapidated house. The buildings behind her appear weathered and worn, reflecting the economic hardships of the time. The woman's expression is one of sadness and resignation, as if she has been worn down by the relentless cycle of poverty and hardship. The photograph was taken as part of the Farm Security Administration's (FSA) efforts to document the effects of the Depression on rural America. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image using a nitrate negative, which adds to the grainy, textured quality of the image. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by rural communities during this period, and serves as an important historical record of a time when the country was deeply divided and economically uncertain. The image also speaks to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, as the grandmother's stoic demeanor belies the deep sadness and hardship she has endured. This photograph is a testament to the power of photography to capture the essence of a moment in history, and to remind us of the struggles and triumphs of the past.
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