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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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This evocative photograph, titled "Kern County, California. County road between potato fields," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image offers a glimpse into the rural landscape of Kern County during the Great Depression, a time marked by economic hardship and agricultural struggles. The photograph features a narrow, winding county road that cuts through expansive potato fields, stretching out to the horizon. In the foreground, an automobile, likely an AC Ltd model, makes its way along the road, adding a sense of movement and progress amidst the seemingly endless expanse of farmland. Lange, a key documentarian of the era, captured this image as part of her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs, including this one, provided a poignant record of rural life during the Depression and helped shape the narrative of the era. The image's simple yet powerful composition, with its focus on the road and the car, emphasizes the importance of transportation and industry in rural areas, even during times of economic recession. The rustic, plain landscape and the sense of perspective created by the winding road add to the image's enduring appeal and its status as a classic example of American regionalism in photography. This photograph, now part of the Library of Congress's collections, serves as a testament to Lange's ability to capture the essence of a moment in history and to preserve it for future generations.
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