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Car trouble on west side, Highway no33, San Joaquin Valley, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Car trouble on west side, Highway no33, San Joaquin Valley, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Car trouble on west side, Highway no. 33. In San Joaquin Valley. Formerly a California cowhand and roving laborer, now with wife, he follows the fruit. "My uncle homesteaded here sixty years ago. I'm lower on money than at any time"
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This powerful image captured by Dorothea Lange in 1938 on the west side of Highway no. 33 in San Joaquin Valley tells a story of struggle and resilience during the Great Depression era. The photograph depicts a man, formerly a California cowhand and roving laborer, now facing car trouble with his wife as they follow the fruit for work.
The man shares that his uncle homesteaded in this area sixty years ago, highlighting the deep roots he has in this land despite his current financial hardships. With luggage piled up beside their broken-down car and an inner tube visible nearby, it is clear that they are facing significant challenges on their journey.
Lange's poignant composition captures not only the physical displacement and economic struggles faced by many during this time but also hints at themes of migration, poverty, and forced displacement. The black-and-white imagery adds to the starkness of the scene, emphasizing the difficult circumstances faced by individuals like the couple depicted here.
This photograph serves as a reminder of both the historical context of America during the 1930s and as a testament to human perseverance in times of adversity.
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