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A note on transportation, Eden, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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A note on transportation, Eden, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
A note on transportation. Eden, Alabama. [Advertisement for Ford V8 car in background]
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This evocative photograph, titled "A Note on Transportation. Eden, Alabama," was captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1936. The image presents a striking contrast between the old and the new, as a traditional bullock cart laden with produce stands next to a modern Ford V8 automobile, its advertisement visible in the background. The scene unfolds in the small town of Eden, Alabama, during the Great Depression era in the United States. Lange, a pioneering figure in documentary photography, captured this moment with her keen eye for detail and her ability to convey the complexities of the human condition. The photograph invites viewers to reflect on the economic and social changes taking place during this period. The bullock cart, a common mode of transportation for rural communities, represents the past, while the Ford V8 embodies the promise of modernity and progress. The photograph also highlights the juxtaposition of labor and industry. The oxen, harnessed to the cart, symbolize the physical labor required to transport goods, while the Ford V8 represents the industrial might of the automobile industry. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the ways in which technology and transportation have shaped our lives and transformed the rural landscape. This image is part of Dorothea Lange's extensive body of work, which includes iconic photographs produced for the Farm Security Administration and the Office of War Information during the 1930s and 1940s. Lange's photographic legacy continues to inspire and influence contemporary artists and documentarians, making this image a valuable addition to the heritage of American photography.
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