Home > Animals > Insects > Hemiptera > Black Scale
Pea picker at scales, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Pea picker at scales, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pea picker at scales. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 25325824
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Agricultural Workers California United States Of America Crop Crops Farm Farm Hands Farm Labourers Farm Workers Farmhands Farmworkers Harvest Harvesting Peas Picker Pickers Scales Straw Hat Straw Hats Vegetable Vegetables Weighing Agricultural Worker Clothing Dress Depression Dorothea Lange Dorothea Lange Taylor Dorothea Margaretta Nutzhorn Economics Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker Fashion Clothing Great Depression Lange Dorothea Lee Russell Negative Nitrate Negative Nitrate Negatives Gmgpc Nutzhorn Dorothea Margaretta Recession Russell Lee Taylor Dorothea Lange
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Insects
> Hemiptera
> Black Scale
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Dorothea Lange
> Arts
> Artists
> L
> Russell Lee
> Arts
> Artists
> R
> Lee Russell
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Photography
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Still life artwork
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled "Pea picker at scales, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939" captures the essence of a bygone era in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression, this image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of agricultural workers. In the foreground stands a lone male figure dressed in simple attire - a hat atop his head and clothes that bear witness to hard labor. His weathered face reflects both determination and weariness as he stands beside weighing scales used to measure harvested peas. The vast expanse of farmland stretches out behind him, symbolizing the immense challenges faced by those who worked tirelessly to sustain themselves during this difficult period. Lange's masterful composition not only documents an individual but also serves as a powerful representation of an entire community struggling against economic adversity. Through her lens, she immortalizes their resilience and perseverance amidst harsh conditions. As we gaze upon this evocative print from 1939, we are reminded of the profound impact that historical photographs can have on our understanding of past events. It is through images like these that we gain insight into the human experience and appreciate the sacrifices made by generations before us. This photograph is part of Dorothea Lange's remarkable body of work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which aimed to raise awareness about rural poverty during one of America's darkest times. Today it remains an enduring testament to both Lange's artistic vision and her unwavering commitment to social justice.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
