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County road between potato fields, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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County road between potato fields, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Kern County, California. County road between potato fields
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Kern County, California. County road between potato fields," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image is a poignant representation of the rural landscape and the economic struggles of the Great Depression era in the United States. Lange, a key documentarian of the era, captured this scene as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). The photograph shows a desolate county road winding through the expansive, barren potato fields of Kern County, California. The vanishing point of the road seems to stretch on endlessly, mirroring the sense of endless hardship and uncertainty faced by farmers during this time. The simple, rustic beauty of the scene is both captivating and melancholic. The potato fields, once teeming with life and productivity, now lie fallow and abandoned. The road, a symbol of connection and progress, appears to lead to nowhere, reflecting the sense of isolation and stagnation felt by many rural communities during the Great Depression. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the economic and social challenges faced by Americans during this period. Lange's masterful use of perspective and composition draws the viewer into the scene, inviting reflection on the past and the enduring legacy of the Great Depression." Credit: Dorothea Lange, "Kern County, California. County road between potato fields," 1939. [Heritage Images/Getty Images]
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