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Picking cotton, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Picking cotton, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Picking cotton. San Joaquin Valley, California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Picking Cotton, San Joaquin Valley, California, 1936," is a poignant representation of the harsh realities of agricultural labor during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, this image captures a moment in time when the economic downturn forced countless individuals to seek employment in the fields to make ends meet. The photograph depicts a group of farmworkers, both male and female, laboring in a cotton field under the scorching sun. Their faces are etched with the weariness of long hours and hard work. They wear simple, worn clothing, their hands calloused from the daily toil. A man in the foreground, his back to the camera, bends over, his body bent at the waist, a cotton sack slung over his shoulder. Another man, a woman, and several children, all clad in ragged clothing, work alongside him. The field stretches out behind them, the cotton plants reaching towards the sky, their white bolls standing out against the golden brown earth. This image, part of Dorothea Lange's body of work for the Farm Security Administration, offers a glimpse into the lives of the millions of Americans who were impacted by the Great Depression. It is a testament to their resilience and determination, their unwavering commitment to providing for their families despite the challenges they faced. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of agricultural labor and the sacrifices made by those who work the land to put food on our tables.
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