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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 struggles and industrial landscape of the United States during the Great Depression. The photograph depicts a vast expanse of oil fields stretching out across the arid desert landscape of Kern County, California. The monochromatic palette of the image emphasizes the barrenness and isolation of the terrain, while the oil derricks stand tall and proud against the backdrop of the clear blue sky. The geometric patterns formed by the rows of pumps and tanks create a striking visual contrast to the undulating sand dunes and rocky outcroppings. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), documented the lives of Americans affected by the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. This photograph, however, focuses on the industrial side of the economic crisis, highlighting the importance of the oil industry in the United States during this period. The nitrate negative, taken in 1938, is now part of the Dorothea Lange Collection at the Library of Congress. The image is a testament to Lange's ability to capture the essence of a place and time, and serves as a valuable historical record of the American experience during the Great Depression.
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