Campesino, Venezuela 1960

"Campesino, Venezuela" (1960) is a black and white photographic portrait by Dorothea Lange. It captures the solemn gaze of a Venezuelan peasant, his face etched with the hardships of a life lived close to the land. The photograph, taken during Lange's travels in Venezuela, exemplifies her renowned ability to convey the dignity and resilience of ordinary people. The sharp focus on the subject's eyes, along with the use of natural light, lends a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the image. This piece is a testament to Lange's enduring legacy as a social documentary photographer.