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Three turpentine "dippers", Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Three turpentine "dippers", Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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Three turpentine "dippers", Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange. Three turpentine "dippers", Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three turpentine "dippers." Georgia
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Three Turpentine Dippers, Georgia, 1937
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is a poignant photograph taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange during the Great Depression. The image captures three turpentine workers, identified as Lee Russell, his father, and another man, standing in front of a rustic shack in the rural countryside of Georgia. The scene is set against a backdrop of economic hardship and industrial toil. The trio wears worn clothing and their faces bear the marks of exhaustion and struggle. They stand before a makeshift table, each holding a dipper filled with turpentine, a solvent used in the production of rosin from pine trees. The image is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by many rural workers during this period. Lange, a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and later the Office of War Information (OWI), captured this moment as part of her documentation of the Great Depression and the lives of those affected by it. Her work, including "Three Turpentine Dippers," is an important contribution to the American regionalist movement and a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph's composition and the use of natural light create a sense of authenticity and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the scene and inviting them to bear witness to the lives of these three men. The image is a powerful reminder of a time in American history when the economy was in recession, and the struggle for survival was a daily reality for many. "Three Turpentine Dippers, Georgia, 1937" is an enduring symbol of the human spirit and the indomitable will to persevere, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It is a testament to the power of photography as a medium for documenting history and raising awareness about the social and economic issues of the time.
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