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MIGRANT WORKER, 1936. A migrant worker from Oklahoma suffering from tuberculosis
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MIGRANT WORKER, 1936. A migrant worker from Oklahoma suffering from tuberculosis
MIGRANT WORKER, 1936.
A migrant worker from Oklahoma suffering from tuberculosis with his truck in Texas. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, 1936
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1936 Adversity Automobile Dorothea Great Depression Lange Migrant Migrant Worker Oklahoma Poor Sick Southwest Texas Truck Tuberculosis Working Class Unidentified
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This powerful photograph captures the harsh reality of a migrant worker's life during the Great Depression. Taken in 1936 by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange, it portrays an unidentified man from Oklahoma who is suffering from tuberculosis. The image shows the man standing next to his truck in Texas, where he has likely traveled in search of work and better opportunities. His weary expression and hunched posture reflect the weight of adversity that he carries on his shoulders. Lange's composition highlights not only the physical toll that poverty has taken on this individual but also serves as a poignant symbol for the struggles faced by countless others during this era. The dilapidated exterior of both the man and his vehicle further emphasize their shared state of destitution. As viewers, we are reminded of how economic hardship can lead to illness and despair within marginalized communities. This photograph serves as a stark reminder that even amidst vast landscapes and open roads, there were many individuals who found themselves trapped in cycles of poverty. Through her lens, Lange captured not just an individual but also a larger narrative about social inequality and human resilience. Her work continues to serve as a testament to those whose stories might otherwise have been forgotten or overlooked.
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