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Hoe culture in the South, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Hoe culture in the South, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Hoe culture in the South. Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Hoe Culture in the South. Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of African American farm laborers during the Great Depression. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment in the countryside of Mississippi, where the sun-kissed landscape is dotted with cornfields that stretch as far as the eye can see. The image centers around a female farm laborer, her back bent over a hoe as she toils in the fertile soil. Her expression is one of resilience and determination, as she focuses intently on her work. The photograph is a testament to the enduring tradition of hoe culture in the American South, where this simple yet essential farming tool was a mainstay for generations. The image also serves as a powerful reminder of the economic struggles and poverty that defined the era, with the farm laborer's worn clothing and weathered appearance reflecting the harsh realities of the time. This photograph, part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection at the Library of Congress, was taken during a period when the OWI (Office of War Information) and FSA collaborated to document the effects of the Great Depression on rural America. Lange's masterful composition and her ability to capture the human spirit in the face of adversity have made this image an enduring symbol of the era and a vital piece of American heritage art.
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