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Plantation cabin of sharecropper, Washington County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Plantation cabin of sharecropper, Washington County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Plantation cabin of sharecropper. Washington County, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Plantation cabin of sharecropper, Washington County, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant reminder of the rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. The dilapidated plantation cabin, surrounded by barren trees and overgrown foliage, stands as a symbol of poverty and hardship endured by sharecroppers in the American South. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, took this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). The FSA was established during the Great Depression to provide relief to rural families, while the OWI was created during World War II to control the production and distribution of information to promote the war effort. Lange's work for these agencies showcased the harsh realities of rural life in America and helped to bring attention to the plight of the impoverished population. The photograph features a simple, one-story cabin with a rustic wooden porch, its timber frame exposed and weathered by the elements. The cabin's windows are covered with broken panes, and the roof is missing shingles. The surrounding landscape is barren, with only a few trees and plants visible. The image conveys a sense of isolation and despair, as if the cabin and its occupants are cut off from the rest of the world. This powerful photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of extreme adversity. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting history, and of the role that photography can play in shedding light on social issues and inspiring change.
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