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In Arkansas Hills (Ozarks) near Seligman, Missouri, splitting hickory for chair-bottoms, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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In Arkansas Hills (Ozarks) near Seligman, Missouri, splitting hickory for chair-bottoms, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In Arkansas Hills (Ozarks) near Seligman, Missouri, splitting hickory for chair-bottoms. His father before him and his son after him make furniture for a living
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Artisan Artisans Bib Overalls Craftsman Dungarees Hickory Missouri United States Of America Overalls Porch Timber Tools Typical Veranda Verandah
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This evocative photograph, titled "In Arkansas Hills (Ozarks) near Seligman, Missouri, splitting hickory for chair-bottoms," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1938. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of a rural family during the Great Depression, as they work together to create a living by crafting furniture from hickory wood. The father and son, dressed in bib overalls and dungarees, are deeply focused on their task, their expressions reflecting the determination and resilience required to survive during this economically challenging time. The setting is the countryside, with simple houses and buildings in the background, suggesting a self-sufficient community that relies on the land and its resources for sustenance. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, which documented the lives of ordinary Americans during the Great Depression and World War II, are now considered an important part of American heritage and a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of the United States. The photograph's composition, with the father and son working side by side, not only illustrates the intergenerational transfer of skills and knowledge but also highlights the importance of craftsmanship and the value of a hard day's work. The use of natural light and the textured, grainy quality of the nitrate negative add to the image's timeless and authentic feel, making it a powerful reminder of the past and a valuable contribution to the history of American photography.
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