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California desert mountains, San Luis Obispo County, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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California desert mountains, San Luis Obispo County, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
California desert mountains. San Luis Obispo County
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This photograph, titled "California desert mountains, San Luis Obispo County," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the year 1937. The image offers a stark and evocative portrayal of the arid, desolate landscape of the California desert during the Great Depression. The mountains in the background, shrouded in a haze of heat and dust, rise majestically against the clear blue sky, their rugged texture a testament to the harsh geography of the region. Lange, a key documentarian of the era, captured this image as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph is a nitrate negative, a common medium for photography during the 1930s, and is now preserved in the Library of Congress. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by Americans during the Great Depression, as well as the resilience and determination of those who lived through it. The desolation of the landscape mirrors the sense of isolation and struggle experienced by many during this period, while the mountains in the distance offer a glimmer of hope and a reminder of the natural beauty that endures even in the most challenging of circumstances. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was a pioneering photographer whose work captured the essence of the American experience during the 20th century. Her images, including this one, continue to inspire and inform our understanding of the past and the human condition.
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