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Migratory cotton picker on highway near Merced, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migratory cotton picker on highway near Merced, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Merced (vicinity), California. Migratory cotton picker on highway near Merced, California. He and his family from Independence, Kansas, have been looking for work chopping cotton
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This powerful photograph, captured by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, depicts a migratory cotton picker on a highway near Merced, California. The image portrays the harsh reality of an agricultural worker during the Great Depression era in America. In this poignant portrait, we see a man who hails from Independence, Kansas, alongside his family as they search for work chopping cotton. Their worn-out car stands as a symbol of their journey and struggle to find employment amidst economic hardships. Lange's lens captures not only the physical toll that farming takes on these individuals but also the emotional weight carried by those affected by poverty. The lines etched on the man's face tell stories of resilience and determination despite facing adversity. As part of her documentation for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), Lange aimed to shed light on the plight of farmworkers during this challenging period in American history. Through her lens, she immortalizes their struggles while simultaneously humanizing them with dignity and respect. This photograph serves as a reminder of our shared heritage and offers insight into an important chapter in American agriculture. It stands as both a historical document and a testament to Lange's exceptional ability to capture raw emotions through photography.
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