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Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine "chipper" near Homerville, Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Turpentine Chipper near Homerville, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by African American communities during the Great Depression in the United States. The photograph depicts a lone figure, a man, standing beside a turpentine chipper in the midst of a pine forest. The man, dressed in work clothes, appears to be taking a break from the laborious task of extracting turpentine from the pine trees. The turpentine chipper, an industrial machine used to extract turpentine from pine trees, looms large in the background, symbolizing the relentless industrialization and exploitation that characterized rural life during this era. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange, along with her colleague, Russell Lee, documented the lives of millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet during this period. The image is a powerful representation of the economic hardships faced by African American communities in the rural South during the 1930s. The desolate landscape, the solitary figure, and the looming industrial machinery all serve to underscore the stark contrast between the promise of the American Dream and the harsh realities of rural life during this period. This photograph is an important part of the heritage of American photography and serves as a testament to the enduring power of the medium to capture the essence of a moment in history. It is a reminder of the past, but also a call to reflect on the present and the ongoing struggle for economic justice and equality.
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