Discussion
Loading...

Post

Log in
  • Sign up
  • About
  • Code of conduct
  • Privacy
  • Users
  • Instances
  • About Bonfire
Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange
@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

Mr. Roberts in front of his Owyhee project home. Malheur County, Oregon. General caption number 73

#Roberts #Owyhee #MalheurCounty #Oregon #American #DorotheaLange’s #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773629/

The image is a black and white photograph showing an older man standing in front of what appears to be the side of a barn or shed. The structure has corrugated metal siding, with one section that looks like it could use repair or maintenance. To his right behind him, there's some hanging equipment which might include farming tools or clothing, suggesting this setting is likely on an agricultural property.

The man himself wears overalls and suspenders indicative of a farmer or laborer in the early to mid-20th century American rural life. His posture is casual yet proud; he stands with his hands resting on his hips and head slightly tilted forward as if posing for the camera. He's wearing what seems like work boots suitable for farm work.

The environment around him indicates a dry, possibly dusty location given the clear sky in the background and the sandy ground beneath him. The overall composition of this photo suggests it was taken during one of Dorothea Lange’s "Agricultural Relief Administration" projects documenting rural life on American farms.
The image is a black and white photograph showing an older man standing in front of what appears to be the side of a barn or shed. The structure has corrugated metal siding, with one section that looks like it could use repair or maintenance. To his right behind him, there's some hanging equipment which might include farming tools or clothing, suggesting this setting is likely on an agricultural property. The man himself wears overalls and suspenders indicative of a farmer or laborer in the early to mid-20th century American rural life. His posture is casual yet proud; he stands with his hands resting on his hips and head slightly tilted forward as if posing for the camera. He's wearing what seems like work boots suitable for farm work. The environment around him indicates a dry, possibly dusty location given the clear sky in the background and the sandy ground beneath him. The overall composition of this photo suggests it was taken during one of Dorothea Lange’s "Agricultural Relief Administration" projects documenting rural life on American farms.
The image is a black and white photograph showing an older man standing in front of what appears to be the side of a barn or shed. The structure has corrugated metal siding, with one section that looks like it could use repair or maintenance. To his right behind him, there's some hanging equipment which might include farming tools or clothing, suggesting this setting is likely on an agricultural property. The man himself wears overalls and suspenders indicative of a farmer or laborer in the early to mid-20th century American rural life. His posture is casual yet proud; he stands with his hands resting on his hips and head slightly tilted forward as if posing for the camera. He's wearing what seems like work boots suitable for farm work. The environment around him indicates a dry, possibly dusty location given the clear sky in the background and the sandy ground beneath him. The overall composition of this photo suggests it was taken during one of Dorothea Lange’s "Agricultural Relief Administration" projects documenting rural life on American farms.
  • Copy link
  • Flag this post
  • Block

Indieweb Studio

This is a relaxed, online social space for the indieweb community, brought to you by indieweb.social.

Please abide by our code of conduct and have a nice time!

Indieweb Studio: About · Code of conduct · Privacy · Users · Instances
Bonfire social · 1.0.2-alpha.34 no JS en
Automatic federation enabled
Log in Create account
Instance logo
  • Explore
  • About
  • Members
  • Code of Conduct