Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed forces, six children altogether. He is a fish skinner in the Gorton-Pew fishery after 1943

"Gloucester, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez. They have two boys in the armed forces, six children altogether. He is a fish skinner in the Gorton-Pew fishery" is a powerful black and white photograph by Gordon Parks, taken after 1943. The image captures Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lopez, a working-class couple from Gloucester, Massachusetts, against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. Parks’s photo is a poignant depiction of everyday life during wartime, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary Americans who were contributing to the war effort in different ways. The image focuses on the Lopez family's resilience and the strong bond they share as they face challenging times.