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Cotton picking in south Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton picking in south Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picking in south Texas
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Cotton Picking in South Texas, 1936" is a poignant photograph captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. This image, a testament to the harsh realities of the Great Depression era, depicts a scene of cotton picking in a field located in the rural countryside of South Texas. The photograph captures a group of farm laborers, both men and women, dressed in simple work clothes and sun hats or bonnets, toiling under the hot sun. The image conveys a sense of hardship and determination as the workers focus intently on their task, picking cotton bolls and filling their baskets. The field stretches out behind them, a vast expanse of cotton plants reaching towards the sky. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering documentary photographer, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the economic struggles faced by agricultural workers during this period and the backbreaking labor required to bring in the harvest. The image has become an iconic representation of the era and a significant contribution to the heritage of American photography. It continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Dorothea Lange, born Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn, was an influential American photographer known for her documentary work during the Great Depression and World War II. Her images captured the human condition with empathy and compassion, making her a leading figure in the development of documentary photography as a genre. This photograph, "Cotton Picking in South Texas, 1936," is one of her most famous works and a powerful reminder of the past.
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