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Twelve year old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Twelve year old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Twelve year old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi
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This evocative photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures the raw reality of rural poverty during the Great Depression in the United States. The image depicts a twelve-year-old boy, clad in worn-out denim bib overalls, sitting on a weathered wooden fence in Cleveland, Mississippi. The boy's expression is one of quiet resignation, reflecting the harsh economic conditions that defined the lives of countless Americans during this era. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency established to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. Lange's powerful and poignant images, including this one, helped to bring national attention to the plight of the rural poor and galvanized public support for government intervention. The boy's attire, consisting of simple dungarees and a plain cotton shirt, is a testament to the limited resources available to sharecroppers during this time. The texture of the boy's clothing, as well as the worn-down fence and the barren landscape in the background, underscore the harsh living conditions that defined the rural South during the Great Depression. This photograph is an enduring reminder of a period in American history when economic hardship and poverty were widespread, and the resilience and determination of individuals and communities in the face of adversity were essential for survival. Dorothea Lange's powerful image continues to resonate with audiences today, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times of hardship.
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