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DUST BOWL, 1938. A farm eroded by dust storms as a result of overgrazing, north of Dalhart, Texas
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DUST BOWL, 1938. A farm eroded by dust storms as a result of overgrazing, north of Dalhart, Texas
DUST BOWL, 1938.
A farm eroded by dust storms as a result of overgrazing, north of Dalhart, Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1938
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Media ID 13216095
1938 Dorothea Drought Dust Dust Bowl Erosion Farm Farming Farmland Field Great Depression June Lange New Deal Rural Sand Southwest Summer Texas Furrow Overgrazing
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This photograph, taken by the talented Dorothea Lange in June 1938, transports us back to a time of immense hardship and environmental devastation. The image depicts a desolate farm north of Dalhart, Texas, that has fallen victim to the relentless dust storms caused by overgrazing. The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was an ecological disaster that ravaged large parts of America's Great Plains during the Great Depression. This particular farm serves as a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences of human actions on our fragile environment. Lange's composition skillfully captures the barren landscape with its eroded fields and furrows buried under layers of sand. The vastness and emptiness portrayed in this photograph evoke feelings of despair and isolation experienced by farmers who struggled to make ends meet during this challenging period. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are reminded not only of the physical destruction caused by drought and overgrazing but also of the resilience and determination exhibited by those who endured these harsh conditions. It stands as a testament to their unwavering spirit in face of adversity. Dorothea Lange's work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) documented some of America's most significant historical moments during this era. Her photographs became iconic symbols representing both human suffering and hope for change brought about by President Roosevelt's New Deal policies. This print from Granger Art on Demand allows us to reflect upon our past mistakes while serving as a poignant reminder to protect our
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