Egypt 1963

Dorothea Lange's "Egypt," taken in 1963, captures a woman in a black head covering standing next to a weathered wall. The image, a photo print measuring 30.2 × 19.6 cm (11 7/8 × 7 11/16 in.), exemplifies Lange's powerful documentary style, known for its stark realism and focus on human subjects. The photograph's composition emphasizes the woman's shrouded figure, her face partially obscured, creating a sense of mystery and leaving viewers to ponder her story. "Egypt" is a testament to Lange's dedication to capturing the lives and experiences of ordinary people, a characteristic that made her one of the most influential photojournalists of the 20th century.