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Contour plowing on mechanized farms, Childress County, Texas Panhandle, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Contour plowing on mechanized farms, Childress County, Texas Panhandle, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Contour plowing on mechanized farms. Childress County, Texas Panhandle, Texas
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Earth Farming Methods Furrow Furrows Horizon Mechanisation Ploughing Soil Texas United States Of America Texture United States Office Of War Information
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Contour Plowing on Mechanized Farms, Childress County, Texas Panhandle, Texas, 1938" is a poignant photograph captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. The image offers a glimpse into the rural life of the Great Depression era in the United States, specifically in the agricultural heartland of Texas. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment of contour plowing on a mechanized farm during a time when traditional farming methods were being replaced by more efficient machinery. The photograph showcases a vast expanse of farmland, dotted with furrows that follow the natural contours of the land. The soil, rich and dark, is being turned over by large, mechanical plows, a stark contrast to the rustic, manual labor that once defined farming. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the economic hardships faced by farmers during the Great Depression, as they were forced to adapt to new farming methods in order to survive. The texture of the soil and the furrows, the horizon line, and the sense of isolation in the countryside all contribute to the image's powerful sense of regionalism. This photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's work for the FSA, along with that of her colleague, Russell Lee, helped to document the plight of rural America during this period and raised awareness of the need for government intervention and support. The photograph is a valuable heritage art piece, a testament to the resilience of rural communities and the transformative power of technology in shaping the agricultural landscape. The image is a negative, likely on nitrate film, and is part of the Dorothea Lange Collection held by the Office of War Information (OWI) and the Library of Congress.
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