Cotton harvesters--New Mexico 1955

"Cotton Harvesters--New Mexico" is a black and white photograph taken by Robert Frank in 1955. The image depicts a group of individuals, likely farmworkers, harvesting cotton in a field. Frank's work, often associated with the "New Documentary" movement, captured the harsh realities of American life, particularly the lives of marginalized communities. The composition, featuring a stark contrast between the figures and the vast, desolate field, emphasizes the difficult conditions and challenges faced by these laborers. This photograph is a poignant testament to the often unseen struggles of working people in the American South.