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GEORGIA: PLOWING, 1937. A sharecropper plowing a cotton field in Greene County, Georgia
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GEORGIA: PLOWING, 1937. A sharecropper plowing a cotton field in Greene County, Georgia
GEORGIA: PLOWING, 1937.
A sharecropper plowing a cotton field in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1937
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1937 Cotton Dorothea Equipment Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Field Georgia Great Depression Greene County July Lange Machine Mule New Deal Plantation Plow Plowing Poor Rural Sharecropper Soil Summer Working Class Southeast
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This photograph, titled "Georgia: Plowing, 1937" captures a poignant moment in American history. The image showcases the toil and resilience of a sharecropper as he plows a cotton field in Greene County, Georgia. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1937, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily life of rural communities during the Great Depression. The composition is strikingly raw and authentic; it portrays an early morning scene where the farmer harnesses his mule to an old-fashioned plow. With determination etched on his face, he guides the animal through the fertile soil under the scorching summer sun. This depiction highlights both human labor and reliance on traditional farming methods. Lange's lens beautifully captures not only the physicality of manual labor but also reflects upon larger socio-economic issues prevalent at that time. The sharecropper represents countless individuals who struggled against poverty and worked tirelessly to make ends meet. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to America's agricultural heritage while shedding light on social inequalities faced by working-class communities during one of our nation's most challenging periods. It reminds us of their strength amidst adversity and invites reflection upon how far we have come since then.
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