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Photographic Print : Near Douglas, Georgia. Sharecroppers grade the cured leaves, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Near Douglas, Georgia. Sharecroppers grade the cured leaves, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Douglas, Georgia. Sharecroppers grade the cured leaves on the porches and sort them to go to the tobacco auction
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Dorothea Lange's iconic works. Captured in 1938, this image portrays sharecroppers meticulously grading and sorting cured tobacco leaves on the porches of Near Douglas, Georgia. Dorothea Lange's poignant composition invites us to witness a moment in history, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the rural South during the Great Depression. This timeless piece is not just a photograph, but a testament to the human spirit and resilience.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Near Douglas, Georgia. Sharecroppers grade the cured leaves on the porches and sort them to go to the tobacco auction," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily lives of African American sharecroppers during the Great Depression. The scene unfolds on a sun-drenched porch, where several women, dressed in simple, worn clothing, sit cross-legged on chairs or barefoot on the floor. Their faces are etched with the lines of hard work and weariness, yet their focus is unwavering as they meticulously sort and grade the cured tobacco leaves. The leaves, piled high in baskets and on the ground, await their assessment. The setting is rustic, with a few pieces of worn furniture and a simple wooden chair serving as the only signs of comfort in the otherwise sparse surroundings. The women's bodies are at once strong and weary, their feet calloused from long hours of labor. The tobacco plants, with their leaves in various stages of curing, are scattered about, a testament to the agricultural cycle and the relentless pace of farm life. This photograph, part of Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work for the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information, offers a poignant and powerful reminder of the economic struggles faced by many Americans during the Great Depression. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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