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Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine still, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still. Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Turpentine Still, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image portrays a weathered, industrial scene in rural Georgia, where turpentine, a resin distilled from pine trees, was extracted and processed for commercial use. The photograph features a row of rusted, cylindrical tanks arranged in a line, with pipes snaking between them. In the foreground, a man in work clothes stands next to a large, smokestack turpentine still, his silhouette casting an ominous figure against the sky. The scene is somber and desolate, reflecting the economic hardships of the era. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, including this one, provided a powerful visual record of the Great Depression and helped to raise awareness of the social and economic conditions in America during that time. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the American people in the face of adversity, and serves as an important historical document of a bygone era. The use of black and white film negative adds to the image's timeless quality, making it a valuable addition to any collection of American history or photography.
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