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Looking down on hop yard on French-Canadian farm, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Looking down on hop yard on French-Canadian farm, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley. Looking down on hop yard on French-Canadian farm. Three weeks before picking time. (Note hop kiln (2 stacks), right backyard)
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This photo print, taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, offers a glimpse into the picturesque Yakima Valley in Washington. The image showcases a French-Canadian farm from an elevated perspective, allowing us to look down upon the hop yard just three weeks before picking time. The rural landscape is dotted with two distinct hop kiln stacks on the right side of the backyard. Lange's composition beautifully captures the essence of American agriculture during the Great Depression era. As part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI), she documented rural life and its challenges across America. This particular photograph reflects not only economic hardships but also highlights regionalism and heritage art. The vast expanse of farmland stretches out beneath our gaze, revealing fields filled with common hops (Humulus lupulus). These crops were vital to sustaining local economies during this difficult period. Lange's lens brings attention to both nature's bounty and human labor as we witness workers preparing for harvest amidst rustic surroundings. Preserved within this negative-turned-print at the Library of Congress' Congressional Library collection, Lange's powerful imagery continues to evoke emotions tied to poverty, recession, and resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of our agricultural roots while showcasing her exceptional talent for capturing still images that transcend time.
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