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Cotton sharecropper family near Cleveland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cotton sharecropper family near Cleveland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton sharecropper family near Cleveland, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, titled "Cotton Sharecropper Family near Cleveland, Mississippi," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937. The image is a poignant depiction of the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression in the United States. The photo shows a multigenerational family huddled together on a weathered porch, their clothing worn and faded. The grandmother, dressed in a simple, worn dress, gestures towards the camera with a determined look in her eyes. The children, barefoot and clad in denim overalls and bib dresses, peer curiously at the photographer. The boys, dressed in dungarees, sit on the steps, their bodies exhibiting the signs of hard labor and malnourishment. The family's poverty is palpable, yet their resilience and sense of community are evident. This powerful image, taken during Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration and later the Office of War Information, is a testament to the enduring spirit of the American people during a time of economic hardship. The photograph is a significant piece of American heritage art, capturing a moment in history that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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