The artwork, titled “Migrant Mother,” was created by Dorothea Lange in 1936 in Nipomo, United States. It belongs to the Social Realism art movement and falls under the genre of photography.
The artwork is a poignant black-and-white photograph capturing the harsh realities faced by a mother during the Great Depression. The central figure, a woman, is depicted with a furrowed brow, gazing into the distance with a pensive and worried expression, embodying the despair and uncertainty of the era. Clad in worn clothing, she supports her children who cling to her, their faces turned away from the camera, further intensifying the sense of vulnerability and hardship. The composition and emotive content of the photograph underscore the social struggles and resilience of migrant workers, making it an iconic representation of human endurance amidst adversity.
