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Water barrels on plantation cabin in Brazos riverbottoms, near Bryan, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Water barrels on plantation cabin in Brazos riverbottoms, near Bryan, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water barrels on plantation cabin in Brazos riverbottoms, near Bryan, Texas
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This evocative photograph, titled "Water barrels on plantation cabin in Brazos riverbottoms, near Bryan, Texas," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the living conditions of African American farmers during the Great Depression. The scene is set in the Brazos riverbottoms, where a dilapidated plantation cabin stands, its weathered exterior bearing the brunt of time and the elements. Two boys, barefoot and clad in tattered clothing, are seen outside, their bodies leaning against a row of water barrels. The barrels, essential for collecting rainwater, are a testament to the scarcity of resources and the daily struggles of rural life. The image is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by African American communities during this period. The overcrowded living conditions and outdoors housing are evident in the cramped quarters of the cabin, which stands in stark contrast to the expansive countryside that surrounds it. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image during her tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her work during this time provided a powerful visual record of the Great Depression and its impact on American lives. This photograph is an invaluable heritage art piece, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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