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Utah farm family in the orchard at peach harvest, near Springdale, Utah, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Utah farm family in the orchard at peach harvest, near Springdale, Utah, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Utah farm family in the orchard at peach harvest. Near Springdale, Utah
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This evocative photograph, captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938, portrays a Utah farm family in the midst of their peach harvest near Springdale. The image is a poignant reminder of the hardships and resilience of rural communities during the Great Depression. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, expertly frames the scene with the family members, dressed in simple work clothes, laboring under the expansive, sun-kissed orchard. The father, wearing a straw hat and holding a basket, stands tall and determined, while his children, their faces smeared with the sweetness of ripe peaches, work alongside him. The scene is one of unity and shared purpose, as they gather the fruits of their labor. The photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of agriculture and the importance of community during trying times. The family, much like countless others during the Great Depression, relied on the land and their collective efforts to put food on the table and weather the economic storm. This image, taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), is a powerful reminder of the dignity and determination of the American people during a period of immense hardship. The photograph's timeless quality and the raw emotion it conveys make it an essential piece of American heritage art and a valuable contribution to the historical record.
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