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Large-scale agriculture (peas) and old style California ranch house, near King City, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Large-scale agriculture (peas) and old style California ranch house, near King City, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near King City, California. Large-scale agriculture (peas) and old style California ranch house
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Agricultural California Crops Harvest Harvesting Peas Vegetable Vegetables
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This evocative black-and-white photograph, captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939 near King City, California, encapsulates the stark contrast between large-scale agriculture and the old-style California ranch house during the Great Depression. The expansive pea fields, stretching as far as the eye can see, symbolize the economic shift towards industrialized farming and the collective struggle for survival during this period. The solitary ranch house, with its rustic charm and aged appearance, represents the enduring spirit of rural life and the heritage of small-scale farming. 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). Her poignant images of the Great Depression brought attention to the plight of millions of Americans and helped shape public perception of the era. This photograph, in particular, offers a compelling visual narrative of the economic and social transformations taking place during the 1930s in the United States. The nitrate negative, now housed in the Library of Congress, serves as a vital historical record of a time when the country faced unprecedented economic challenges. The image invites us to reflect on the past and consider the enduring legacy of agriculture in California and the United States.
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