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Idle migrants, foothills north of San Jose, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Idle migrants, foothills north of San Jose, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Idle migrants. Foothills north of San Jose, California. " If the sun shines tomorrow and nothin happens, we ll pick, And they ve got orders from the law, all of us guys who don t want to work here to move us out."
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This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment in American history. Taken by renowned photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939, the image showcases a group of idle migrants in the foothills north of San Jose, California during the Great Depression. The subjects of the photo, all men dressed in worn-out clothing and cowboy hats, represent the countless agricultural workers who were displaced during this challenging time. With their faces etched with hardship and uncertainty, they stand as symbols of economic struggle and forced migration. Lange's composition skillfully conveys both the physical landscape and emotional state of these individuals. The vastness of the country is evident through the expansive hills behind them, while their huddled presence suggests a sense of isolation amidst adversity. In her caption for this photograph, Lange quotes one of the migrants: "If the sun shines tomorrow and nothin happens, we'll pick. And they've got orders from law to move us out". These words speak volumes about their precarious situation - constantly at risk of being uprooted or left without work. As an iconic piece from Lange's collection commissioned by Farm Security Administration (FSA), this image serves as a reminder not only of America's troubled past but also highlights how photography can be used to document social issues and advocate for change.
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