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Nebraska farmer come to pick peas, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Nebraska farmer come to pick peas, near Calipatria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Nebraska farmer come to pick peas. Near Calipatria, California
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Nebraska Farmer Come to Pick Peas: A Portrait of Displacement and Resilience in the Great Depression This evocative photograph, titled "Nebraska Farmer Come to Pick Peas. Near Calipatria, California," was captured by the renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939. The image captures the essence of the Great Depression era, a time of economic hardship and forced displacement that left countless Americans struggling to make ends meet. The photograph depicts a Nebraska farmer, dressed in bib overalls and a cowboy hat, taking a break from the arduous task of picking peas in a California farm. His weathered face, creased with lines of age and worry, speaks volumes about the hardships he has faced. In his hand, he clutches a cigarette, a small comfort in the face of adversity. His clothing, worn and faded, is a testament to the long hours spent toiling in the fields. The scene is set against the backdrop of the vast, sun-scorched California landscape, with the distant mountains providing a stark contrast to the barren fields. The image is a poignant reminder of the forced migration and displacement that characterized the Great Depression, as countless Americans left their homes in search of work and a better future. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with sensitivity and empathy, revealing the human stories behind the statistics and headlines. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty.
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