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Partially loaded cotton wagon, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Partially loaded cotton wagon, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Partially loaded cotton wagon. Southern San Joaquin Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Partially loaded cotton wagon, Southern San Joaquin Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. The scene unfolds in the vast, sun-scorched San Joaquin Valley of California, where the earth is cracked and parched under the relentless sun. In the foreground, a partially loaded cotton wagon stands still, its wheels seemingly buried in the dusty terrain. The cotton bolls, once ripe and white, now lie scattered around the wagon, their red-tinged fibers a stark contrast to the barren landscape. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Great Depression. The FSA's Office of War Information later acquired Lange's photograph, adding it to the vast collection of the Library of Congress. The image is a testament to the resilience of rural communities during a time of economic hardship. It also speaks to the enduring beauty and harsh realities of the American countryside, a subject that has long fascinated artists and photographers alike. The image's timeless quality and powerful emotional resonance continue to captivate viewers, making it an enduring icon of American history and heritage.
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