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Note on modern architecture and home building, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Note on modern architecture and home building, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Note on modern architecture and home building. San Francisco, California
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This photo print, titled "Note on modern architecture and home building, San Francisco, California, 1939" captures the essence of American architecture during the 1930s. Created by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, known for her powerful images depicting social issues of the time, this photograph offers a glimpse into the country's history. The image showcases a construction site in San Francisco against the backdrop of economic depression. Lange's keen eye focuses on the scaffolding surrounding a modern house under construction. The juxtaposition between progress and hardship is evident as workers labor diligently to build amidst an era marked by recession. Lange's composition highlights not only architectural elements but also conveys a broader concept: resilience in challenging times. The negative space emphasizes both the vastness of America's landscape and its potential for growth and development. As part of Lange's body of work commissioned by government agencies such as Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI), this photograph serves as an important document chronicling American heritage. Preserved within the Library of Congress' Congressional Library archives, it stands as a testament to Lange's dedication to capturing significant moments in history through her lens. This still image invites viewers to reflect upon our nation's past while contemplating how far we have come since then. It reminds us that even during periods of adversity, determination can lead to progress – be it in architecture or society at large.
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