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ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPERS. Sharecropper couple, Boone County, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn
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ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPERS. Sharecropper couple, Boone County, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn
ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPERS.
Sharecropper couple, Boone County, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn, October 1935
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1935 Arkansas Couple Denim Farmer Great Depression Husband Lantern New Deal October Overalls Poverty Rural Shahn Sharecropper Wife Wooden Working Class Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of sharecropping in 1930s Arkansas. The image showcases a stoic sharecropper couple standing outside their humble wooden home in Boone County. Their worn-out denim overalls and tired expressions tell a story of struggle, resilience, and poverty. Photographed by Ben Shahn in October 1935 as part of the Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, this portrait offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class Americans during the Great Depression. The FSA aimed to document rural life and shed light on the challenges faced by farmers like this couple. The man stands tall beside his wife, holding a lantern that symbolizes hope amidst darkness. They represent countless couples who toiled endlessly on land they did not own, trapped in an exploitative system where they had little control over their own destinies. In this poignant snapshot, we witness both strength and vulnerability etched onto their faces. It serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by many during one of America's darkest periods but also highlights their determination to persevere against all odds. Ben Shahn's skillful composition captures not only an individual moment frozen in time but also echoes larger socio-economic issues prevalent at that time. This photograph continues to resonate today as a testament to human resilience and serves as an important historical artifact documenting America's past struggles with poverty and inequality.
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