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Landless family, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Landless family, Macon County, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Landless family. Macon County, Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Landless Family, Macon County, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image poignantly portrays the struggles and hardships faced by rural families during this economically turbulent period. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) at the time, an agency created to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. This photograph is a poignant testament to the FSA's mission. The photograph features a tired and weary mother, her face etched with lines of worry and concern, cradling her young infant in her arms. Her two other children, clad in ragged clothing, gaze intently at the camera with expressions that betray a sense of uncertainty and apprehension. The family, identified as the Russells, are depicted in their humble, makeshift home, surrounded by the barren, arid landscape of Macon County, Georgia. The image is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the historical context of the Great Depression and the challenges faced by rural communities during this period. The photograph was taken on nitrate film, a medium that was commonly used during the 1930s, and has since become an iconic image in the annals of American history. Dorothea Lange's "Landless Family, Macon County, Georgia" is a poignant and enduring testament to the human condition and the indomitable spirit of those who endured the hardships of the Great Depression.
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