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Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine worker, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine worker. Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Turpentine Worker, Georgia" by Dorothea Lange, captures the raw and unyielding essence of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. Taken in the 1930s, the image depicts a male figure, dressed in tattered clothes, deeply engrossed in the laborious process of extracting resin from a pine tree using an axe. The man's weathered face, etched with lines of hardship and fatigue, speaks volumes about the economic struggles and harsh realities of the time. The scene is set in the countryside of Georgia, with the dense, towering pine trees stretching out in the background. The forest, a seemingly endless expanse of nature, provides the backdrop to this poignant moment of human perseverance. The image is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as the man continues to collect turpentine, an essential industrial resource, despite the arduous and labor-intensive process. This photograph was taken during a time of great economic hardship, with the country grappling with the effects of the Great Depression. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief during this period, commissioned Dorothea Lange to document the lives of rural Americans. Lange, a renowned photographer, captured this powerful image using a nitrate negative film, which adds to the depth and richness of the photograph. The Office of War Information (OWI) later acquired this photograph as part of Lange's extensive body of work. The image has since become a significant part of American heritage, representing the raw and unfiltered realities of rural life during the Great Depression. The man in the photograph, a symbol of determination and grit, continues to inspire and resonate with viewers, reminding us of the enduring spirit of the human condition.
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