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Men cradling wheat in eastern Virginia near Sperryville, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Men cradling wheat in eastern Virginia near Sperryville, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Men cradling wheat in eastern Virginia near Sperryville
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Men Cradling Wheat in Eastern Virginia near Sperryville, 1936
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is a poignant photograph captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. The image portrays two men in bib overalls and denim dungarees, their faces etched with the hardships of farm labor during the Great Depression. They are seen cradling wheat in the arable fields of eastern Virginia, using traditional grain cradles to separate the grain from the stalks. The men's clothing, worn and faded, speaks volumes about their economic circumstances, as they toil in the countryside to provide for their families. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of farmers during a time of great economic hardship. The concept of manual labor and the connection between the farmer and the land is beautifully captured in this image. The location, likely in the farmlands of Sperryville, Virginia, adds to the sense of rural heritage and tradition. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency of the United States government, during the Great Depression. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of agriculture and the role it plays in the lives of farmers and rural communities. The image is a significant piece of American history and a valuable addition to the Library of Congress's extensive collection. The men in the photograph, with their heads bowed and their focus on the task at hand, embody the spirit of the times. Their clothing, reminiscent of the denim and workwear that has become a part of American fashion, adds to the timeless quality of the image. The negative, a nitrate negative, is a precious piece of photographic history, capturing a moment in time that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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