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Saturday afternoon in front of the courthouse, Greenville [i.e. Greeneville], Tennessee, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Saturday afternoon in front of the courthouse, Greenville [i.e. Greeneville], Tennessee, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Saturday afternoon in front of the courthouse. Greenville [i.e. Greeneville], Tennessee. [War memorial erected in memory of the Union soldiers who enlisted in the Union Army from Greene County, War 1861-1865]
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Saturday Afternoon in Greeneville, Tennessee, 1936: A Moment of Respite Amidst the Great Depression In this evocative photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in 1936, we witness a moment of quiet reflection in the small town of Greeneville, Tennessee. The image captures a group of agricultural workers, dressed in denim bib overalls and hats, gathered in front of the courthouse. The imposing, white, columned building stands tall behind them, its war memorial commemorating the Union soldiers who enlisted from Greene County during the American Civil War. The scene is one of simple, rural life during the Great Depression. The men, likely farmhands or laborers, appear weary but content as they take a break from their labor. One man leans against the courthouse wall, his hat shading his face from the sun. Another man, seated on the steps, drinks from a fountain, the cool water offering a brief reprieve from the heat and the hardships of farm life. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic struggles faced by Americans during this period. The worn clothing, the tired expressions, and the shared moment of rest all speak to the resilience and camaraderie of the agricultural community. Lange's masterful composition and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience make this image a powerful testament to the spirit of the time. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering American photographer, captured this moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration. Her documentation of the Great Depression and the lives of rural Americans remains an important contribution to the historical record and to the art of photography.
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