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FARM BOY, 1937. Twelve year-old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi
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FARM BOY, 1937. Twelve year-old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi
FARM BOY, 1937.
Twelve year-old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, June 1937
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1937 Adolescent Cotton Dorothea Farm Farmer Great Depression June Lange Mississippi New Deal Poverty Rural Sharecropper Young Southeast Unidentified
FARM BOY, 1937. Twelve year-old son of a cotton sharecropper near Cleveland, Mississippi
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. This photograph captured by the talented Dorothea Lange in June 1937 transports us back to a time of great struggle and resilience. The image portrays a twelve-year-old boy, his face etched with both innocence and maturity beyond his years. Standing amidst the vast cotton fields of rural Mississippi, he represents the countless young souls who were forced into labor during the Great Depression. The boy's identity remains unidentified, yet his story is one shared by many children living in poverty-stricken areas across America at that time. As the son of a cotton sharecropper, he was born into an unforgiving cycle of hard work and limited opportunities. Lange's photograph beautifully captures the essence of this era - its hardships as well as its strength. The portrait serves as a poignant reminder of how economic turmoil can shape lives so profoundly. Displayed proudly on your wall or desk, this print from Granger Art on Demand offers not only an artistic masterpiece but also a window into history. It invites contemplation about our collective past while inspiring gratitude for progress made since then.
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