ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER. A sharecroppers wife and daughter in front of their farmhouse

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ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER. A sharecroppers wife and daughter in front of their farmhouse

ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER.
A sharecroppers wife and daughter in front of their farmhouse, Boone County, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn, October 1935

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1935 Arkansas Broom Daughter Family Farmer Farmhouse Great Depression New Deal October Poverty Shahn Sharecropper Shingle Wife Wooden Working Class Young Southeast

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This photograph, titled "ARKANSAS: SHARECROPPER" captures the essence of a bygone era in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, it showcases the life of a sharecropper's wife and daughter in front of their humble farmhouse in Boone County, Arkansas. The image transports us to a time when America was grappling with the devastating effects of the Great Depression. The worn wooden exterior of their home stands as a testament to the hardships faced by this hardworking family. A shingle roof provides some shelter from nature's elements, while poverty looms large within these walls. The woman and her young daughter stand proudly before their abode, embodying resilience amidst adversity. Their expressions reflect both determination and weariness as they navigate through an unforgiving era. This powerful visual serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles endured by working-class families during this period. Shahn's masterful composition captures not only the physical aspects but also evokes emotions tied to this particular moment in history. It is an intimate glimpse into lives shaped by economic hardship and societal challenges that were prevalent across rural America at that time. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we are reminded of how far society has come since then – thanks to initiatives like President Roosevelt's New Deal which aimed to alleviate poverty and provide hope for struggling families like these sharecroppers.

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