COTTON PICKER, 1935. A migrant worker picking cotton, Pulaski County, Arkansas

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COTTON PICKER, 1935. A migrant worker picking cotton, Pulaski County, Arkansas

COTTON PICKER, 1935.
A migrant worker picking cotton, Pulaski County, Arkansas. Photograph by Ben Shahn on October 1935

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1935 Arkansas Cotton County Farm Farming Field Great Depression Harvest Migrant Worker New Deal October Picker Plantation Poor Pulaski Sack Shahn Working Class Southeast

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This photograph, titled "COTTON PICKER, 1935" captures a poignant moment in American history. The image showcases a migrant worker toiling away in the cotton fields of Pulaski County, Arkansas during the Great Depression era. Taken by renowned photographer Ben Shahn in October 1935, this powerful snapshot serves as a visual testament to the hardships faced by working-class individuals during that time. In this evocative scene, we see a determined woman with weathered hands diligently picking cotton from the bountiful plants surrounding her. Her worn clothing and tired expression reflect the arduous nature of her work and hint at the poverty she likely endured. The vast expanse of the field behind her emphasizes both its enormity and her insignificance within it. Shahn's composition effectively captures not only the physical labor involved but also conveys an emotional connection between subject and viewer. Through his lens, he brings attention to these forgotten heroes who played an integral role in shaping America's agricultural landscape. The photograph is part of a larger collection commissioned by the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program aimed at providing relief for those affected by economic downturns like the Great Depression. This print serves as a stark reminder of our nation's past struggles while honoring those who persevered through challenging times with resilience and determination.

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