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SHARECROPPER, 1939. The wife and child of a tobacco sharecropper inside their farm
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SHARECROPPER, 1939. The wife and child of a tobacco sharecropper inside their farm
SHARECROPPER, 1939.
The wife and child of a tobacco sharecropper inside their farm home in Person County, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939
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1939 Child Domestic Dorothea Farmer Great Depression Home July Lange Mother New Deal North Carolina Poverty Rural Sharecropper Sunlight Table Tablecloth Tobacco Wife Young Southeast
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SHARECROPPER, 1939 - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Rural America during the Great Depression
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. This poignant photograph captures a moment frozen in time - the wife and child of a tobacco sharecropper inside their humble farm home in Person County, North Carolina. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in July 1939, this image offers a glimpse into the daily life of an American family grappling with poverty amidst one of history's darkest periods. The worn tablecloth draped over a simple wooden table catches rays of sunlight streaming through a nearby window, illuminating the scene. The young girl sits quietly beside her mother, both wearing expressions that reveal resilience despite their hardships. The woman's tired eyes reflect years spent toiling on the land as she nurtures her child within these modest walls. Lange's lens skillfully captures not only physical poverty but also emotional depth - conveying strength and determination through subtle gestures and facial expressions. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how ordinary families were affected by economic turmoil during the Great Depression. As we gaze upon this image today, it is impossible not to feel moved by its raw authenticity. It stands as testament to both human resilience and artistic brilliance; reminding us that even amidst adversity, there is beauty to be found in everyday moments.
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