Displaced tenant farmers, Goodlett, Hardeman County, Texas c. 1937 - 1959

"Displaced tenant farmers, Goodlett, Hardeman County, Texas" is a photo by Dorothea Lange from the Farm Security Administration (FSA) collection. It captures the somber mood of tenant farmers displaced by the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. The men's posture and expressions, captured in a candid, unposed moment, communicate hardship and uncertainty. The stark black and white image, characteristic of Lange's style, emphasizes the stark reality of their situation. The FSA project aimed to document the struggles of rural Americans and bring awareness to their plight, and Lange's work played a significant role in achieving that goal.