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Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Imperial Valley, California. Old Mexican laborer saying "I have worked all my life and all I have now is my broken body"
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935, captures the poignant moment of an old Mexican laborer reflecting on a life spent toiling in the Imperial Valley agricultural fields of California. The man, dressed in worn denim bib overalls and a faded work shirt, sits wearily on a bale of hay, his face etched with the lines of age and hardship. His injured leg is propped up, a testament to the physical toll of a lifetime of labor. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Great Depression and the struggles faced by migrant farmworkers during this period. Taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration, the photograph is a powerful visual representation of the economic and social realities of the time. The image has become an enduring symbol of the resilience and determination of the American spirit in the face of adversity." "The photograph, titled 'Imperial Valley, California. Old Mexican laborer saying I have worked all my life and all I have now is my broken body,' was taken using a nitrate negative process and is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress. Lange's haunting image continues to resonate with audiences today, serving as a reminder of the importance of social and economic justice and the dignity of all labor.
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