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Tobacco sharecropper ready to return to the field, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Tobacco sharecropper ready to return to the field, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecropper ready to return to the field. Person County, North Carolina
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This poignant photograph captures a tobacco sharecropper in Person County, North Carolina, ready to return to the fields in 1939. The creator of this powerful image is Dorothea Lange, an influential American photographer known for her work during the Great Depression. In this snapshot of rural America, we see a father standing outside his humble home with his young child by his side. The worn-out buildings behind them serve as a reminder of the economic hardships faced by many families during this challenging time. Lange's lens captures not only their physical surroundings but also the weight of responsibility etched on the man's face. The composition tells a story of resilience and determination amidst adversity. As he prepares to head back to work in the fields, one can sense both weariness and resolve in his eyes. This image serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance exhibited by countless individuals who relied on agriculture for their livelihoods during this era. Dorothea Lange's photographs were instrumental in raising awareness about social issues and documenting life during one of America's most trying times. Through her lens, she captured both individual stories and broader societal struggles with compassion and empathy. Her legacy lives on through images like these that continue to evoke emotion and shed light on our shared history.
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