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Sharecropper of the Mississippi Delta, Issaquena County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sharecropper of the Mississippi Delta, Issaquena County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper of the Mississippi Delta. Issaquena County, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Sharecropper of the Mississippi Delta, Issaquena County, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image portrays a sharecropper, a man identified as Lee Russell, standing in a desolate and barren field, his expression etched with the weight of hardship and toil. The scene is set in the rural countryside of Mississippi, a region deeply affected by the economic downturn of the time. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, was commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to document the plight of rural communities and the effects of the Depression on agriculture. This powerful image is a testament to the harsh realities of farm labor during this period, with the sharecropper depicted as a solitary figure amidst the vast expanse of empty fields. The photograph was taken using a nitrate negative, a common method for capturing images during this era. The stark contrast between the man and the land underscores the tenuous relationship between the two, with the man seemingly dwarfed by the vast, unforgiving landscape. The image is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by rural communities during the Great Depression and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph, a poignant example of the heritage art of the 20th century, continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a reminder of the enduring human condition.
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