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Migrant worker on California highway, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Migrant worker on California highway, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant worker on California highway
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This evocative photograph, titled "Migrant Worker on California Highway," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1935 during the Great Depression. The image depicts a solitary man, identified as a migrant worker, standing beside a rural California highway with his meager belongings at his feet. The man, dressed in tattered clothes and wearing a worn hat, appears weary and defeated, his gaze fixed on the distant road ahead. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, took this image as part of her work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to rural communities affected by the Depression. The FSA also employed photographer Russell Lee, who collaborated with Lange on this project. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by millions of Americans during this period, when unemployment, poverty, and homelessness were rampant. The man's possessions, including a suitcase and a bedroll, are all he has to carry with him as he continues his journey in search of work and sustenance. The barren countryside and the desolate highway behind him underscore the isolation and desperation of his situation. This powerful image has become an iconic representation of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of Dorothea Lange's work and her ability to capture the essence of the human condition in her photographs.
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