The artwork, titled “Mended Stockings, San Francisco,” was created by Dorothea Lange in 1934. This work falls under the Social Realism art movement and is a genre of photography.
The artwork captures a close-up view of a woman’s legs as she sits with her feet crossed. Her stockings are mended, evident from the visible seam running down her leg. She is wearing woven, open-toe shoes that add to the visual context of the era. The composition emphasizes the resilience and resourcefulness of individuals during challenging economic times, a characteristic theme of Social Realism. The background is indistinct, ensuring the focus remains on the mended stockings, which poignantly symbolize the economic hardships of the period.
