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ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER. A sharecropper washing his hands in a small water basin
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ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER. A sharecropper washing his hands in a small water basin
ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER.
A sharecropper washing his hands in a small water basin, Ozark Mountain, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn in October 1935
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1935 Arkansas Basin Bucket Denim Farmer Great Depression Hand New Deal October Overalls Ozark Mountains Poverty Rural Shahn Sharecropper Table Washbin Washing Water Working Class Southeast
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This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in the life of an Arkansas sharecropper during the Great Depression. In this image, taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, we see a hardworking man washing his hands in a small water basin against the backdrop of the rugged Ozark Mountains. The weariness etched on his face tells a story of struggle and resilience as he goes about his daily routine. Dressed in denim overalls, he represents the working class that bore the brunt of economic hardship during this tumultuous era. Shahn's lens transports us to a time when poverty was rampant and opportunities were scarce. The starkness of this image serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by many Americans at that time. As part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program, which aimed to alleviate poverty and stimulate economic recovery, Shahn captured images for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). These photographs documented rural life across America, shedding light on both its hardships and triumphs. In this particular photograph, Shahn skillfully portrays not only physical labor but also dignity amidst adversity. It is through such images that we gain insight into our shared history and are reminded to appreciate how far we have come while acknowledging those who persevered through difficult times.
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