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On the highway, Riverside County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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On the highway, Riverside County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On the highway. Riverside County, California. ['The Cowboy's Independent Service Station - Marion Cox mgr.']
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This evocative photograph, titled "On the Highway. Riverside County, California. ['The Cowboy's Independent Service Station - Marion Cox mgr.']" was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image portrays a desolate scene along a seemingly endless stretch of highway in the arid landscape of Riverside County, California. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships and displacement experienced during the Great Depression in the United States. The image features a lone gas station, 'The Cowboy's Independent Service Station,' managed by Marion Cox. The station, with its weathered sign and solitary petrol pump, stands as a beacon of hope and necessity amidst the vast expanse of the highway. The automobiles, identified as AC Cars Ltd, are parked haphazardly near the station, their owners likely in need of fuel or repairs. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs during this period are renowned for their ability to capture the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. This image, in particular, encapsulates the sense of isolation and displacement experienced by many Americans during the Great Depression. The photograph is a valuable heritage art piece, a testament to the economic and social history of the United States during the 20th century. Its monochromatic tones and stark composition add to its timeless appeal, making it a must-have for any collection of American history or photography.
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