Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist. She is best known for her powerful and iconic photographs taken during the Great Depression era, which captured the struggles and resilience of the American people. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Lange developed a passion for photography early in life and went on to study photography in New York City. In the 1930s, she documented the effects of the Great Depression on individuals and families across the United States. Lange's photographs humanized the hardships faced by Americans during that time, bringing attention to poverty, unemployment, and the social and economic inequalities of the era. One of Lange's most famous photographs is "Migrant Mother" (1936), which depicts a destitute mother, Florence Owens Thompson, surrounded by her children. This image became an iconic representation of the struggles faced by migrant workers during the Depression and remains one of the most recognizable photographs in American history. Lange's work was instrumental in shaping the field of documentary photography and photojournalism. Her empathetic and compassionate approach to photographing people in difficult circumstances helped to create awareness and bring about social change. She believed that photography could be a tool for social justice and used her camera to shed light on the conditions faced by marginalized communities.Throughout her career, Lange worked for various government agencies, including the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI). Her photographs were widely published and exhibited, and her body of work continues to be celebrated for its artistic and historical significance. Dorothea Lange's photographs remain as a testament to the power of visual storytelling and the ability of images to evoke empathy and provoke social change. Her legacy as a pioneering documentary photographer continues to inspire and influence generations of photographers.
Measures 7.27 x 9.5
Printed circa 2000s
Verso is blank.
Mounted to archival quality paper.

Good condition. No rips, tears, creases.