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FEEDING CHICKENS, 1940. A boy feeding chickens in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee
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FEEDING CHICKENS, 1940. A boy feeding chickens in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee
FEEDING CHICKENS, 1940.
A boy feeding chickens in Pie Town, New Mexico. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1940
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1940 Chicken Farm Feeding Great Depression New Mexico Pie Town Rural Russell Southwest Unidentified
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FEEDING CHICKENS, 1940 - A Glimpse into Rural Life during the Great Depression
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. This photograph transports us back to the year 1940 in Pie Town, New Mexico. The image captures a young boy engrossed in his daily chores as he feeds chickens on a humble farm. Russell Lee, an American photographer known for documenting life during the Great Depression, skillfully freezes this ordinary moment in time. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into rural life amidst economic hardship. Against the backdrop of a simple exterior, we witness the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals who relied on their own labor to sustain themselves. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Farm Security Administration (FSA) project, Lee aimed to shed light on everyday struggles while also highlighting moments of hope and perseverance. The unidentified boy becomes the focal point of this powerful composition; his earnest expression reveals both responsibility and innocence. Through his actions, we see how even children were expected to contribute to their family's survival during these challenging times. Lee's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and texture to this timeless scene. The rustic charm of Pie Town is palpable through every detail captured by his lens – from the weathered wooden fence posts to the dust-covered ground beneath our young protagonist’s feet. As we gaze upon this evocative photograph from Granger Art on Demand, it serves as a reminder that despite adversity, communities found strength within one another – working together towards
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