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FARM FAMILY, 1937. A cotton sharecropper family on the front porch of a farmhouse in Macon County
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FARM FAMILY, 1937. A cotton sharecropper family on the front porch of a farmhouse in Macon County
FARM FAMILY, 1937.
A cotton sharecropper family on the front porch of a farmhouse in Macon County, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1937
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1937 Baby Barefoot Brother Children Cotton Daughter Dorothea Family Farm Farmer Farmhouse Georgia Great Depression July Lange Mother New Deal Poor Porch Poverty Rural Sharecropper Sister Summer Working Class Young Macon County Southeast
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This photograph, titled "Farm Family, 1937" captures a poignant moment in the lives of a cotton sharecropper family residing in Macon County, Georgia. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1937 during the Great Depression era, this image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by rural communities. The composition centers around the front porch of a modest farmhouse where the family gathers. The worn wooden structure serves as both shelter and witness to their struggles. A baby lies peacefully in its mother's arms while barefoot children play nearby. The young boy stands proudly next to his sister, embodying strength amidst adversity. Lange's lens expertly captures the essence of poverty and resilience within this working-class family. Their weathered faces tell stories of hardship endured under challenging circumstances. Yet there is also an undeniable sense of unity and determination emanating from their expressions. This photograph not only documents an important chapter in American history but also serves as a reminder of the power that images hold to evoke empathy and understanding across generations. It stands as a testament to Dorothea Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion through her lens, leaving viewers with an indelible impression of compassion for those who have experienced hardship firsthand.
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