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Sharecropper cultivating cotton with team, Near Shreveport, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sharecropper cultivating cotton with team, Near Shreveport, Louisiana, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper cultivating cotton with team. This is a step above the primitive method. Near Shreveport, Louisiana
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This evocative photograph, titled "Sharecropper cultivating cotton with team. This is a step above the primitive method. Near Shreveport, Louisiana," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image portrays a dedicated team of African American farm laborers, harnessed to their task of cultivating cotton in a Louisiana field. The scene is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of rural life during this era. The team of farmhands, dressed in denim bib overalls and dungarees, work in unison, each man with a specific role in the process. One man leads the team, guiding two horses that pull a heavy plow through the rich, fertile soil. Another man follows behind, raking the soil to ensure an even seedbed, while a third man walks alongside, ready to plant the cotton seeds. The use of horses for labor is a significant improvement from the primitive methods of farming, which often relied on human labor alone. The team's coordinated efforts reflect the importance of unity and cooperation in the face of challenging agricultural conditions. The photograph is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the American farming community during the Great Depression. Dorothea Lange's masterful composition and use of light and shadow capture the raw beauty and intensity of the scene, making it a timeless piece of American heritage art.
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