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Cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton picker. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton Picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant representation of the harsh realities faced by agricultural workers during the Great Depression, specifically in the cotton fields of California. The photograph features a solitary figure of a woman, her face obscured by a sunbonnet, bent over in the hot sun as she meticulously picks cotton bolls. Her clothes, worn and faded, are a testament to the long hours spent toiling in the fields. She carries a cotton sack slung over her shoulder, ready to fill it with the day's harvest. The vast expanse of the cotton field stretches out behind her, with the occasional tree providing a stark contrast to the barren landscape. The image is a powerful reminder of the economic struggles faced by farm laborers during this time. The Great Depression had left many Americans jobless, and the agricultural sector was no exception. The Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency, was established to provide relief to farmers and rural communities, and Lange was one of its most prominent photographers. Her work, including this iconic image, brought attention to the plight of farm workers and helped to raise awareness about the need for social and economic reforms. Today, "Cotton Picker, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California" stands as a significant piece of American heritage art, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the important role agricultural workers play in our food system.
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