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Mexicans picking cantaloupes, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Mexicans picking cantaloupes, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexicans picking cantaloupes one mile north of the Mexican border. Imperial Valley, California. 6:00 a.m. This is highly skilled labor
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures a scene of Mexican laborers picking cantaloupes in the Imperial Valley of California, just one mile north of the Mexican border. The image, titled "Mexicans picking cantaloupes," is a poignant representation of the highly skilled and labor-intensive agricultural work that was essential to the American farming industry during the Great Depression. The early morning hour of 6:00 a.m. is evident in the long shadows cast by the workers and the dim light that filters through the trees and the clouds in the background. The men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, are deeply focused on their task, their bodies bent over the ripe cantaloupes that cover the ground. Their faces are etched with the physical demands of their labor, a testament to their dedication and the importance of their role in the agricultural sector. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the immigrant labor force that played a significant role in the agricultural industry during this period. The image is also a testament to the resilience and determination of the workers, who labored under challenging conditions to provide food for the American people during a time of economic hardship. The photograph was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration (FSA), a New Deal agency that aimed to provide relief to farmers and rural communities affected by the Great Depression. Lange's work for the FSA is renowned for its evocative and empathetic portrayal of the human condition during this difficult period in American history. This image, with its vivid depiction of the laborers and the natural setting, is a testament to Lange's skill as a photographer and her ability to capture the essence of the human experience.
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