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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 reminder of the harsh realities faced by rural families during the Great Depression. The sharecropper family, depicted on their porch, is a microcosm of the economic struggles and poverty that pervaded the agricultural communities of the United States during this period. The father, dressed in worn-out overalls and a faded shirt, sits with a serious expression, his hands resting on his knees. His wife, her face etched with worry and exhaustion, holds her young children close, shielding them from the harsh elements. The children, clad in threadbare clothing, gaze at the camera with curious, innocent eyes. The setting is rustic and rural, with the wooden porch and weathered siding of their home providing a stark contrast to the barren, rocky landscape behind them. The sharecroppers' meager possessions are on display, including a few pots and pans, a broom, and a wooden chair. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Dorothea 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) during the 1930s. Her powerful and evocative imagery helped to bring attention to the plight of the American people during the Great Depression and remains a significant contribution to the heritage of American art and photography.
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