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WPA: FATHER & CHILD, 1938. Ex-farmer and worker for the Work Projects Administration
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WPA: FATHER & CHILD, 1938. Ex-farmer and worker for the Work Projects Administration
WPA: FATHER & CHILD, 1938.
Ex-farmer and worker for the Work Projects Administration, with his child outside a shack in Circleville, Ohio. Photograph by Ben Shahn, August 1938
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1938 August Baby Child Farmer Father Great Depression Midwest New Deal Ohio Poverty Rural Shack Shahn Slum Young Work Projects Administration
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This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time during the Great Depression era. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in August 1938, it showcases a father and child standing outside a humble shack in Circleville, Ohio. The man, an ex-farmer turned worker for the Work Projects Administration (WPA), embodies resilience and determination despite the hardships of his circumstances. The image portrays both strength and vulnerability as the father gazes into the distance with a hint of weariness etched on his face. His young child clings to him, their innocent eyes reflecting trust and dependence on this figure who provides love amidst poverty. Shahn's composition skillfully captures the stark contrast between their worn surroundings and tender bond. The dilapidated shack serves as a visual reminder of rural America's struggle during this tumultuous period while also highlighting how government initiatives like WPA aimed to alleviate poverty through employment opportunities. This photograph is not merely an artistic portrayal but also serves as historical documentation of life in midwestern America during that time. It symbolizes hope amidst adversity, illustrating how individuals persevered against all odds to provide for their families. As we reflect upon this powerful image today, it reminds us of our collective responsibility to support those facing economic challenges while cherishing the enduring bonds that sustain us through difficult times.
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