AR - Son of illiterate sharecropper aspiring for high school education. Earle, Arkansas - July 1936
In this striking 1936 portrait by Dorothea Lange, the son of an illiterate sharecropper sits pensively on a rocking chair near Earle, Arkansas. Despite his circumstances, the young man told the photographer that he hopes to achieve a high school education. The image poignantly captures the yearning for a better life amidst the hardships of the Great Depression era rural South.
Bring a piece of American history into your home with this thought-provoking photographic print. A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum quality, archival paper using a restored version of the original image. Click 'Add to Cart' to proceed to safe and secure checkout via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Amazon, Google, or Apple Pay.
AR - Son of illiterate sharecropper aspiring for high school education. Earle, Arkansas - July 1936
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