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TEENAGE SHARECROPPER. Thirteen-year-old sharecropper boy near Americus, Georgia
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TEENAGE SHARECROPPER. Thirteen-year-old sharecropper boy near Americus, Georgia
TEENAGE SHARECROPPER.
Thirteen-year-old sharecropper boy near Americus, Georgia. Oil over a photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1937
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1937 Adolescent Barefoot Black Child Labor Denim Dorothea Farm Farm Security Administration Farm Tool Farming Field Georgia Great Depression Lang Migrant Worker New Deal Overalls Plow Plowing Poverty Rural Sharecropper Working Class Southeast Unidentified
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TEENAGE SHARECROPPER - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of 1930s America
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. This powerful photo print, titled "TEENAGE SHARECROPPER" captures a poignant moment in history during the Great Depression. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 near Americus, Georgia, it depicts a thirteen-year-old African American sharecropper boy amidst his daily struggles. In this evocative image, we see a young adolescent standing barefoot in an open field, wearing worn-out denim overalls and holding onto a farm tool. His face tells a story of resilience and determination beyond his tender age. As part of the working class during these challenging times, he represents countless children who were forced to labor under harsh conditions to support their families. Lange's use of oil over the photograph adds depth and intensity to this already striking portrait. The composition draws attention to both the individuality of this unidentified boy and the broader issues surrounding poverty and rural life at that time. The Farm Security Administration (FSA) commissioned Lange for her documentary work on behalf of President Roosevelt's New Deal policies. Through her lens, she aimed to shed light on social injustices while advocating for change. This photo serves as a reminder of our collective past—a testament to human strength amid adversity—and urges us never to forget those who endured such hardships. It is an important historical artifact that continues to resonate with viewers today as we strive for equality and justice
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