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Turpentine workers, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine workers, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine workers. Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Turpentine Workers, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of African American turpentine workers during the Great Depression in the rural southern United States. Turpentine, a resin extracted from pine trees, was a vital commodity in the industrial sector during this era. Workers, like those depicted here, would make their living by tapping trees and collecting the sap, which was then distilled to produce turpentine and rosin. The labor-intensive process was physically demanding and often hazardous, with workers exposed to harsh chemicals and extreme weather conditions. Lange's photograph captures a group of men, dressed in tattered bib overalls and dungarees, taking a break from their arduous work. Their faces are etched with the lines of hard labor and the weight of poverty. The scene is set against a backdrop of rustic, rural life, with trees and foliage stretching into the distance. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), using her camera to capture the human impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal programs designed to alleviate its effects. This image, with its raw and unflinching portrayal of poverty and economic hardship, is a testament to her commitment to documenting the American experience. As a heritage art piece, "Turpentine Workers, Georgia" serves as a reminder of a time when the country was grappling with the consequences of the Great Depression. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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