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Wife of an ex-logger, now a migratory field... Independence (vicinity), Polk County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Wife of an ex-logger, now a migratory field... Independence (vicinity), Polk County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Independence (vicinity), Polk County, Oregon. Wife of an ex-logger, now a migratory field worker, resting in the shade of the hop vine at noon
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This powerful photograph captures the essence of a woman's struggle during the Great Depression in America. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, the image portrays the wife of an ex-logger who has now become a migratory field worker. Resting in the shade of a hop vine at noon, she represents countless individuals who were forced to leave their homes and seek employment elsewhere due to economic hardships. The photo showcases the vast countryside of Independence (vicinity), Polk County, Oregon, where agriculture played a significant role in people's lives. The common hop plant surrounding her serves as a poignant backdrop symbolizing both nature's beauty and man's laborious efforts to harvest crops during this challenging era. Lange's composition highlights not only the physical exhaustion on her face but also hints at her resilience and determination. Her worn-out appearance reflects years of hard work under harsh conditions while striving for survival. As part of Lange's documentation for various government agencies like Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Office of War Information (OWI), this photograph sheds light on the plight faced by migrant workers during that time period. It stands as a testament to their strength amidst adversity and serves as an important historical record capturing one individual's story within larger socio-economic circumstances. Preserved within Heritage Art collections today, this image continues to evoke empathy and understanding towards those affected by economic downturns throughout history.
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