Migratory cotton picker, Eloy, Arizona  c. 1940s - 1950s

Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph "Migratory Cotton Picker, Eloy, Arizona" from the 1940s-1950s, captures the harsh realities of migrant labor in America. The image, taken in black and white, focuses on a man's hand covering his face, his weary expression barely visible. The texture of the rough hand and the subtle shadows create a sense of weariness and hardship, reflecting the challenging conditions faced by migrant workers during this period. Lange's work, renowned for its social realism, humanizes the often-overlooked struggles of marginalized communities.