SHARECROPPERS, c1890. A sharecropper family in Virginia. Oil over a photograph

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SHARECROPPERS, c1890. A sharecropper family in Virginia. Oil over a photograph

SHARECROPPERS, c1890.
A sharecropper family in Virginia. Oil over a photograph, c1890, by Frances Benjamin Johnston

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Black Brother Cabin Cart Child Daughter Family Farm Farming Father Field Francis Husband Johnston Livestock Mother Oxcart Poverty Rural Sharecropper Sister Southeastern Virginia Working Class

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. This photo print, titled "SHARECROPPERS, c1890" offers us a poignant glimpse into the lives of an African American sharecropper family residing in rural Virginia during the late 19th century. The image is enhanced with oil painting techniques by Frances Benjamin Johnston, adding depth and emotion to this historical documentation. In this evocative scene, we witness a hardworking father tending to his livestock while his wife stands proudly beside him. Their children surround them - a young boy named Ben and his sister standing close by their mother's side. Together as a unit, they face life's challenges head-on. The backdrop showcases their modest living conditions - a simple cabin nestled amidst sprawling fields where they tirelessly toiled for survival. An oxcart nearby serves as both transportation and symbolizes their connection to the land they worked on. Frances Benjamin Johnston skillfully captures not only the physical aspects but also the essence of this working-class family's resilience and determination amid poverty. This photograph reminds us of the struggles faced by many marginalized communities during that era. As we reflect upon this powerful image from turn-of-the-century America, let it serve as a reminder of our shared history and inspire us to appreciate those who have persevered against adversity.

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