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Pea field during harvest on Sinclair Ranch, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Pea field during harvest on Sinclair Ranch, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pea field during harvest on Sinclair Ranch, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. Cars between the fields belong to field bosses, weighers, packers, and pickers, of whom there were 500 in the field on the day this photograph was made
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This photograph, taken by Dorothea Lange in 1939, transports us to the vast pea fields of Sinclair Ranch in Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. The image showcases the bustling activity during harvest season as cars belonging to field bosses, weighers, packers, and pickers fill the landscape. In this snapshot of American agricultural history, we catch a glimpse of the immense scale of farming operations during that era. With approximately 500 workers present on the day this photo was captured, it serves as a testament to the sheer magnitude of labor required for crop cultivation. Lange's composition skillfully captures both the beauty and harshness of farm life. The expansive horizon stretches out behind rows upon rows of flourishing pea plants. It is a reminder that amidst economic hardships brought about by the Great Depression, agriculture remained an essential industry sustaining countless livelihoods across rural America. The significance of this image lies not only in its historical context but also in its artistic merit. Lange's keen eye for detail and her ability to convey emotion through photography are evident here. Through her lens, she immortalizes a moment frozen in time – one that speaks volumes about resilience and hard work etched into every furrowed brow and calloused hand. As we gaze at this remarkable piece from Heritage Art collection housed at Congressional Library's archive at Library of Congress today, let us remember those who labored tirelessly under challenging circumstances to feed our nation and shaped our agricultural heritage forevermore.
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