Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist. She is best known for her work during the Great Depression, particularly her iconic photograph "Migrant Mother." Lange's photographs captured the plight of impoverished Americans and played a significant role in raising awareness about the struggles of the time. Born on May 26, 1895, in Hoboken, New Jersey, Lange initially studied photography in New York City before moving to San Francisco. In the 1930s, she began working for the Farm Security Administration (FSA), documenting the conditions of rural and migrant communities affected by the economic crisis. Lange's most famous photograph, "Migrant Mother," was taken in 1936 and depicted Florence Owens Thompson, a 32-year-old mother of seven children, in a makeshift camp in California. The photograph became an iconic representation of the hardships faced by American families during the Great Depression. Throughout her career, Lange continued to document social issues, including the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Her photographs captured the injustice and suffering experienced by these communities.Dorothea Lange's work has had a lasting impact on documentary photography and visual storytelling. She passed away on October 11, 1965, leaving behind a powerful body of work that continues to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Measures 7.52 x 7.98
Printed circa 1970s
Verso is blank.
Mounted to archival quality paper.

Good condition. No major rips, tears, etc.