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Cradling wheat near Christianburg, Virginia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Cradling wheat near Christianburg, Virginia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cradling wheat near Christianburg, Virginia
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Cradling Wheat near Christianburg, Virginia, 1936
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is a poignant photograph captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange. This image, a testament to the harsh realities of rural life during the Great Depression, depicts a farmer in bib overalls carefully cradling a sheaf of wheat in his arms. The man, dressed in denim dungarees and a worn work shirt, exudes a sense of exhaustion and determination as he stands in a sun-scorched field, surrounded by acres of arable land. Taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), this photograph is a powerful reminder of the economic struggles faced by farmers and agricultural workers during this period. The use of a grain cradle, a manual tool for harvesting wheat, underscores the labor-intensive nature of farming methods at the time. The image also showcases the simple yet functional clothing worn by farm laborers, with the man's faded denim bib overalls and work shirt becoming a symbol of the era's rural heritage. This photograph, now part of the Library of Congress's extensive collection, is a poignant snapshot of a bygone era. It encapsulates the resilience and hard work of American farmers during the Great Depression, while also highlighting the importance of agricultural labor in sustaining the nation's food supply. Dorothea Lange's masterful composition and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects make "Cradling Wheat near Christianburg, Virginia, 1936" a timeless piece of American history.
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