Church on the Great Plains, South Dakota c. 1941 - 1965

"Church on the Great Plains, South Dakota" is a black and white photograph by Dorothea Lange. The image depicts a small church, standing alone on a vast expanse of prairie land. Lange, known for her powerful documentary photographs, captures the isolation and austerity of the Great Plains. This image evokes a sense of solitude and resilience, suggesting the enduring presence of faith in a challenging environment. The photograph was likely taken during Lange's travels documenting the hardships faced by rural communities during the Great Depression.