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Home of farmer who has raised cotton for fifty years on his own land, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Home of farmer who has raised cotton for fifty years on his own land, Greene County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of farmer who has raised cotton for fifty years on his own land. Greene County, Georgia
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This poignant photograph, titled "Home of farmer who has raised cotton for fifty years on his own land. Greene County, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays an elderly Caucasian farmer, dressed in worn bib overalls and a faded work shirt, standing outside his weathered farmhouse. Surrounded by a sea of cotton plants, the man embodies the resilience and determination of rural America during this economically challenging time. The photograph offers a glimpse into the simple yet enduring lifestyle of the farmer, whose home and land have been his constant companions for half a century. The farmhouse, with its peeling paint and sagging roof, stands proudly amidst the rolling countryside, a testament to the farmer's unwavering commitment to his livelihood. The scene is further enriched by the presence of a young girl, who appears to be helping her father with the harvest. She wears a simple dress and holds a jar, perhaps filled with bottled fruit or vegetables, adding a sense of warmth and nurturing to the image. The farmer's hands, calloused from a lifetime of labor, rest on a container, perhaps filled with cotton, as he gazes off into the distance, lost in thought. This powerful photograph, taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), is a poignant reminder of the struggles and triumphs of rural America during the Great Depression. Lange's masterful use of light and composition captures the essence of a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the enduring spirit of the American farmer.
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