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CALIFORNIA: ROAD, 1939. A country road between potato fields in Kern County, California
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CALIFORNIA: ROAD, 1939. A country road between potato fields in Kern County, California
CALIFORNIA: ROAD, 1939.
A country road between potato fields in Kern County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, February 1939
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Media ID 13214127
1939 California Cloud Country County Dirt Dirt Road Dorothea Farm February Field Great Depression Journey Kern Lange New Deal Potato Road Rural Truck
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This print titled "CALIFORNIA: ROAD, 1939" takes us back in time to a simpler era. The image captures a country road nestled between vast potato fields in Kern County, California. It was expertly captured by the renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in February 1939. As we gaze at this snapshot from history, we are transported to an early morning scene during the Great Depression. A lone car can be seen traversing the dusty dirt road, leaving behind clouds of dust in its wake. The surrounding countryside exudes tranquility and serenity as farmland stretches out into the distance. Lange's photograph is not just a visual representation of rural America; it also serves as a reminder of hope amidst adversity. Taken during the New Deal era when Franklin D. Roosevelt's policies aimed to alleviate economic hardships, this image symbolizes resilience and determination. The composition beautifully captures both the simplicity and grandeur of life on the open road. Whether one imagines embarking on a journey or simply appreciating nature's beauty, this photograph evokes feelings of nostalgia and curiosity about what lies beyond that bend in the road. With every glance at this stunning piece of art, viewers are reminded of California's rich agricultural heritage while contemplating their own personal journeys through life's winding paths.
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