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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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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton Picking in South Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image depicts a scene from the Great Depression era, showcasing the harsh realities of farm labor during this period. A lone figure, dressed in tattered clothing and wearing a cowboy hat, bends over in a cotton field, his back bent and weary from hours of labor. He is surrounded by his fellow farmhands, all clad in similar attire, each focused intently on the task at hand. The sun beats down upon them, casting long shadows across the parched, barren farmland. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by agricultural workers during this time, as they toiled in the fields to provide for their families. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration, an agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. This powerful image has become an enduring symbol of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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