Dorothea Lange (1895–1965) - Photographer, Photojournalist
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Dorothea Lange (1895–1965) was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist whose career spanned several decades, but she gained enduring acclaim for her poignant and compassionate work during the Great Depression. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Lange's photography played a crucial role in documenting the human impact of economic hardship and social inequality during one of the most challenging periods in American history.
Lange's iconic photograph, "Migrant Mother," captured the essence of the hardships faced by migrant farmworker families during the Dust Bowl era. Taken in 1936 in Nipomo, California, the photograph features Florence Owens Thompson, a mother of seven, with her children. The image conveys a profound sense of resilience, determination, and the struggles faced by countless families during the economic turmoil of the Great Depression. Lange's ability to capture the raw emotion and the human stories behind the statistics made her work not only powerful journalism but also enduring art.
Throughout the Great Depression, Lange worked for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), where her task was to document the conditions of rural life. Her photographs went beyond mere documentation; they became a powerful call to action, urging the nation to confront the human toll of economic hardship. Lange's lens was compassionate, focusing on the dignity and strength of her subjects even in the face of adversity.
Beyond the "Migrant Mother," Lange's body of work includes striking images of displaced families, unemployed workers, and migrant laborers. Her photographs served as a visual record of the challenges faced by ordinary Americans and contributed to the public's awareness of the need for social reform.
Her Works Title: Migrant Mother (first photo)
Creator Lifespan: 1895/1965
Creator Nationality: American
Creator Gender: female
Date Created: 1936
origin: United States
Physical Dimensions: w10.31 x h13.31 in (image)
Photographer: Dorothea Lange
Measurements: 13 5/16 x 10 5/16 in. (33.81 x 26.19 cm) (image) 13 7/8 x 11 in. (35.24 x 27.94 cm) (mount)
Type: Photograph
Rights: The Alfred and Ingrid Lenz Harrison Fund, .php?section_id=7
External Link: Minneapolis Institute of Arts (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
Medium: Gelatin silver print
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