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Possibly: Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Possibly: Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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This photograph, taken by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to a newly cleared field near Roxboro, North Carolina. The image showcases a lone scarecrow standing tall amidst the remnants of recently uprooted stumps. As we gaze at this scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the hardships faced by farmers during the Great Depression. Lange's masterful composition captures not only the physical landscape but also conveys a deeper narrative about rural life and economic struggles. The scarecrow symbolizes both resilience and vulnerability as it guards against potential threats while surrounded by signs of agricultural hardship. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the desolation that permeates this countryside setting. Through her lens, Lange skillfully documents an era marked by poverty and recession, where sharecroppers fought to make ends meet on their meager farmland. This poignant image serves as a testament to Lange's dedication to capturing America's social realities during this tumultuous period. It is through photographs like these that she immortalized not just moments in history but also shed light on important societal issues. As we contemplate this powerful photograph from Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the challenges faced by those living off the land in rural America during one of its darkest chapters.
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