La Escoba / The Broom / Le Volai 1970

"La Escoba / The Broom / Le Volai" is a 1970 black and white photograph by Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolsky. The photo captures a young woman in a simple dress holding a sleeping baby in her lap, sitting on a chair in a seemingly rural setting. The woman's gaze is directed off-camera, creating a sense of contemplation and quiet resilience. The broom, an object often associated with household chores, adds a touch of everyday life to the image, highlighting the simple reality of the scene. The image is a powerful depiction of motherhood, poverty, and the quiet strength of ordinary people.