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Child of Texas sharecropper carrying water, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Child of Texas sharecropper carrying water, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Child of Texas sharecropper carrying water
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This evocative photograph, titled "Child of Texas Sharecropper Carrying Water," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image depicts a young girl, likely a sharecropper's daughter, barefoot and dressed in simple clothing, as she carefully balances a heavy bucket on her head while making her way through the arid Texas countryside. The scene is reminiscent of the harsh realities of rural life during this era, with dilapidated buildings and barren land serving as the backdrop. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this poignant moment as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her images, including this one, provided a powerful visual record of the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans during the Depression and helped to raise awareness of the need for government intervention and social reform. The photograph's composition, with the girl's determined expression and the stark contrast between her vulnerable body and the rugged environment, underscores the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This image is a testament to the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve the essence of history, and serves as a reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by generations past.
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