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One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. [Note upturned basket for carrying peas, and washboard]
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This powerful photograph, captured by the talented Dorothea Lange in 1939, portrays a haunting scene from the Great Depression era. The image showcases one of many tents that served as homes for pea pickers near Calipatria in the Imperial Valley of California. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we notice an upturned basket designed to carry peas and a washboard nearby. Lange's lens transports us back to a period marked by economic hardship and agricultural struggles. The tent stands as a symbol of temporary refuge amidst widespread poverty and displacement. It represents not only the physical shelter but also the resilience and determination of those who called it home. The composition invites contemplation on living conditions during this tumultuous time in American history. Through her lens, Lange captures both the harsh reality faced by migrant workers forced to live in makeshift camps and their unwavering spirit to survive against all odds. As we gaze upon this poignant image, our minds are transported to an era defined by migration, economic recession, and social upheaval. This photograph serves as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion through her lens while shedding light on important socio-economic issues that continue to resonate with audiences today.
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