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Sharecropper near Hartwell, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Sharecropper near Hartwell, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sharecropper near Hartwell, Georgia
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This evocative photograph, titled "Sharecropper near Hartwell, Georgia," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937 during the Great Depression. The image presents a poignant moment in the life of a young boy, dressed in denim bib overalls and a simple cotton dress for his sister, as he sits on the porch of a weathered farmhouse. The sharecropper, likely his father, looks off into the distance, his expression a mix of weariness and determination. The scene is a testament to the harsh realities of rural life during this era, with the family's modest clothing and the worn-out farm equipment in the background. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), an agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the economic downturn. The image is now part of the historic collection at the Library of Congress, serving as a powerful reminder of the resilience and perseverance of the American people during a time of great hardship.
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