Cotton harvesters--New Mexico 1955

"Cotton Harvesters--New Mexico" (1955) is a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, depicting a group of individuals harvesting cotton in a field. Frank, known for his candid and often gritty portrayal of American life, captures the harsh reality of labor in this image. The composition, with the figures bent over and seemingly dwarfed by the vastness of the field, highlights the physical toll of the work. This photo, like many others from Frank's iconic book "The Americans," offers a powerful glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in the mid-20th century, particularly those whose labor was essential to the nation's economy.