Migrant Mother 1936

"Migrant Mother" is a famous photograph by Dorothea Lange taken in 1936. The image depicts a destitute mother, Florence Owens Thompson, and her children during the Great Depression. Lange captured the raw emotion and hardships faced by migrant workers, with Thompson’s weary gaze reflecting the family’s difficult situation. The photograph, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, serves as a poignant reminder of the economic and social struggles of the era, emphasizing the importance of social awareness and empathy.