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Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Oil fields, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oil fields. Kern County, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Oil fields. Kern County, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic realities of the Great Depression era in the United States, specifically in the oil-rich region of Kern County, California. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an influential figure in the documentary photography movement during the 20th century. She is best known for her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), where she documented the lives of rural and working-class Americans during the Great Depression. This photograph, however, was produced for the Office of War Information (OWI) and is a rare example of her work outside of the FSA. The photograph depicts a barren, desolate landscape dotted with oil derricks, their metallic structures standing starkly against the arid desert backdrop. The scene is devoid of human presence, yet the industrial machinery suggests the constant hum of activity beneath the surface. The oil industry, a major economic driver during this period, was not immune to the economic downturn of the Great Depression. The image serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of hardship and uncertainty. The photograph, a nitrate negative, is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress, Washington D.C. It is a valuable piece of American heritage, offering a glimpse into the past and the economic, geographical, and industrial landscape of the United States during the 1930s.
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