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Westmoreland project, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, 1935. Creator: Walker Evans
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Westmoreland project, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, 1935. Creator: Walker Evans
Westmoreland project, Pennsylvania. Westmoreland County. Construction worker on the Westmoreland subsistence homestead project
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Construction Construction Worker Evans Walker Homestead Project Subsistence Walker Evans Depression Economics Great Depression Head Dress Headgear Negative Nitrate Negative Nitrate Negatives Gmgpc Recession
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This print captures a poignant moment in American history - the Westmoreland project in Pennsylvania during the 1930s. Taken by renowned photographer Walker Evans, this image showcases a construction worker on the Westmoreland subsistence homestead project. In this powerful portrait, we see a man wearing a head dress, representing his occupation and heritage. His weathered face tells stories of hard work and resilience amidst challenging times. The Great Depression had gripped the nation, leaving many struggling with poverty and unemployment. Evans' lens skillfully captures both the physicality of construction work and the emotional weight carried by those affected by economic recession. This image is part of Evans' larger body of work for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) under the Office of War Information (OWI), documenting life during this tumultuous era. Displayed at Heritage Art, this photograph serves as a reminder of our country's past struggles while honoring those who persevered through adversity. It stands as an important historical artifact that sheds light on America's collective experience during one of its most challenging periods. As we gaze upon this still image frozen in time, let us reflect on how far we have come as a nation while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done to ensure prosperity for all Americans.
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