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Cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picker. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California," was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph depicts a solitary figure, a cotton picker, bent over in a California cotton field, her back towards the camera. Her weathered face is etched with lines of exhaustion and determination as she meticulously plucks the ripe cotton bolls from the plants. The field stretches out behind her, a vast expanse of brown earth and cotton plants, dotted with other laborers, all focused intently on their task. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and hard work of the farm laborers during this period of economic hardship. The Great Depression had left many Americans jobless and destitute, and agricultural workers were no exception. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities, and Lange was one of its most prominent photographers. Her images, including this one, brought attention to the plight of the farm laborers and helped to raise awareness and support for their cause. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the connection between the land, the laborers, and the economic and social conditions of the time. It is a visual narrative of the human spirit and the enduring power of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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