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Pumpkins in barnyard to feed cows of rehabilitation client, San Joaquin County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Pumpkins in barnyard to feed cows of rehabilitation client, San Joaquin County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
San Joaquin County, California. Pumpkins in barnyard to feed cows of rehabilitation client
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This evocative photograph, titled "San Joaquin County, California. Pumpkins in barnyard to feed cows of rehabilitation client," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by farmers during this period, as well as the innovative methods they employed to keep their livestock alive. The scene unfolds in a rustic barnyard, where pumpkins, their vibrant orange hues contrasting starkly against the monochromatic surroundings, are being piled high. These gourds, a bountiful harvest from the land, will soon be fed to the cows of a rehabilitation client. The cows, their bodies lean and emaciated, are a testament to the dire circumstances that forced these farmers to seek assistance. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her images, which chronicled the lives of ordinary Americans during the Great Depression and World War II, are now considered a significant part of the heritage art movement. This photograph, with its powerful narrative and evocative imagery, is a poignant reminder of a time when the simple act of feeding cattle with pumpkins was a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the American people. The image, a nitrate negative from the Library of Congress, is a valuable historical document that continues to inspire and captivate audiences today.
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