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Freshly-plowed sugar beet field near King City, scale of farm operations in California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Freshly-plowed sugar beet field near King City, scale of farm operations in California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Freshly-plowed sugar beet field near King City. Shows large scale of farm operations in California
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This striking photograph, titled "Freshly-plowed sugar beet field near King City," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image showcases the vast scale of agricultural operations in California, with an expansive sugar beet field stretching out before us. The earth has been freshly turned, revealing the intricate pattern of furrows that crisscross the land. The surrounding terrain is dotted with small hills and mountains, adding to the sense of vastness and isolation. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this image as part of her work for 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 bring attention to the economic struggles faced by farmers and rural communities. The photograph's composition emphasizes the raw, untouched beauty of the land, with the furrows cutting through the earth like veins, and the soil still damp from the plow. The sugar beet plants, though small and seemingly insignificant against the backdrop of the vast field, are a testament to the hard work and determination of the farmers who tended to them. This image is a powerful reminder of the importance of agriculture to the American economy and the resilience of rural communities during times of hardship. It is a valuable heritage art piece that continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the past and the role of agriculture in shaping the American landscape.
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