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Country store on dirt road, Sunday afternoon, near Gordenton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Country store on dirt road, Sunday afternoon, near Gordenton, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Country store on dirt road, Sunday afternoon. Note kerosene pump on right and gasoline pump on the left. The brother of the owner of the store stands in the doorway. Near Gordenton, North Carolina
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Country Store on Dirt Road, Sunday Afternoon - A Glimpse into Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us back to a simpler time in Gordenton, North Carolina. The image captures a country store nestled along a dusty dirt road on a lazy Sunday afternoon. As we examine the scene closely, we notice the distinct kerosene pump standing proudly on the right side of the frame and its gasoline counterpart on the left. Intriguingly, it is not just the architecture that draws our attention but also the presence of a man standing in the doorway - he is none other than the brother of this humble establishment's owner. His figure exudes both resilience and weariness as he gazes out onto his surroundings. Lange's lens skillfully captures not only this moment frozen in time but also reflects upon broader themes such as poverty and economic hardship prevalent during this era. This photograph serves as an emblematic representation of rural life during one of America's darkest periods - The Great Depression. As we delve deeper into this powerful image from Lange's extensive body of work for Farm Security Administration (FSA), we are reminded of her ability to capture raw emotions through her lens. Through her photographs like these, she shed light on forgotten communities while simultaneously immortalizing their struggles within American history. This print now resides within Library of Congress' collection – an enduring testament to Lange’s remarkable talent and dedication towards documenting humanity with empathy and compassion.
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