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Dorothea Lange — Pea Contractor, Nipomo, California
Dorothea Lange

Pea Contractor, Nipomo, California

A documentary photograph from the Great Depression era capturing a pea contractor in rural California. The image reflects the social documentary tradition and humanistic approach to photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

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July 13, 2020

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Dorothea Lange, Pea Contractor, Nipomo, California

A documentary photograph from the Great Depression era capturing a pea contractor in rural California. The image reflects the social documentary tradition and humanistic approach to photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Documentary, California, Rural America, Labor, Dorothea Lange, Social Issues, Great Depression

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Art Institute of Chicago