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Waiting Work Edge Pea Field Holtville Imperial Valley
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Waiting Work Edge Pea Field Holtville Imperial Valley
Waiting for Work on Edge of the Pea Field, Holtville, Imperial Valley, California; Dorothea Lange (American, 1895 - 1965); Imperial Valley, California, United States; February 1937; Gelatin silver print; 20.5 x 19.2 cm (8 1, 16 x 7 9, 16 in.)
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16 X 1895 1965 205 X California Edge Gelatin Silver Waiting Work Dorothea Lange Imperial Valley
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In this powerful gelatin silver print captured by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange, we are transported back to February 1937 in the Imperial Valley of California. The image portrays a group of individuals anxiously waiting on the edge of a vast pea field in Holtville, their eyes filled with hope and uncertainty. Lange's lens captures the essence of the Great Depression era, where unemployment and poverty were rampant across America. These workers, desperate for employment, gather at dawn on the outskirts of the pea field, hoping to secure a day's work that would provide them with much-needed wages. The composition is strikingly poignant as Lange masterfully frames her subjects against an expansive backdrop of endless fields stretching towards distant horizons. Their weathered faces tell stories of hardship and resilience as they wait patiently for any opportunity that may come their way. This photograph serves as a testament to Lange's ability to capture raw human emotion within her images. It also stands as a reminder of the struggles faced by countless Americans during one of history's most challenging times. As we peer into this frozen moment in time through Lange's lens, we are reminded not only of our shared humanity but also how far society has come since those difficult days in 1937 Imperial Valley.
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