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COTTON PICKERS, 1937. Sharecroppers chopping cotton in Greene County, Georgia
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COTTON PICKERS, 1937. Sharecroppers chopping cotton in Greene County, Georgia
COTTON PICKERS, 1937.
Sharecroppers chopping cotton in Greene County, Georgia. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937
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1937 Black Chopping Cotton Couple Dorothea Farm Farm Tool Farmer Farming Field Georgia Great Depression Greene County Harvest Husband June Lange New Deal Picker Plantation Poverty Rural Sharecropper Summer Wife Working Class Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in June 1937, the image showcases the harsh reality of sharecroppers' lives during the Great Depression. In Greene County, Georgia, an African American couple is seen diligently chopping cotton under the scorching summer sun. The man and woman stand side by side in a vast field, their faces etched with determination and resilience. They wear worn-out hats to shield themselves from the relentless heat as they toil away with their farm tools. Their hands move swiftly through the cotton plants, symbolizing their tireless work ethic amidst poverty and hardship. Lange's composition highlights not only the physical labor but also the emotional bond between this husband and wife team. Together, they navigate life on a plantation where sharecropping was prevalent at that time. This photograph serves as a reminder of how African Americans were disproportionately affected by economic hardships during this era. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, Lange captured images like these for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) to raise awareness about rural poverty across America. Through her lens, she humanized those who struggled daily to make ends meet. Decades later, this photograph remains an enduring testament to both the strength of individuals facing adversity and Lange's ability to capture raw emotion through her artistry behind the camera lens.
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