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Car of drought refugee on edge of carrot field in the Coachella Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Car of drought refugee on edge of carrot field in the Coachella Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Car of drought refugee on edge of carrot field in the Coachella Valley. California
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This evocative photograph, titled "Car of Drought Refugee on Edge of Carrot Field in the Coachella Valley, California," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The image poignantly depicts the harsh realities of displacement and poverty as a family's belongings are piled haphazardly onto the bed of an old car, with a highchair and a spare tire adding poignant details to the scene. The car, with Texas license plates, sits precariously on the edge of a carrot field, highlighting the stark contrast between the barren land and the family's meager possessions. Lange, a staff photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documented the plight of the displaced and impoverished during this period. This photograph is a testament to the economic hardships faced by many Americans during the Great Depression, particularly in rural areas. The family's belongings, including furniture and luggage, are all they have left as they search for a new beginning. The photograph was taken during a time when the automobile was becoming increasingly common in America, and the image of a car on the road was a symbol of freedom and mobility. However, in this case, the car represents the opposite - the family's only means of transportation as they migrate from their homeland in search of work and sustenance. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human spirit and resilience in the face of adversity, and a testament to the important role that documentary photography plays in capturing and preserving history.
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