The artwork, titled “Texas Farmer in California Looking for Work for Himself and His Family,” created by Dorothea Lange in 1935, belongs to the Social Realism art movement and is rendered in the genre of photo.
In the artwork, a man stands solemnly beside a vehicle, framed against a stark, unembellished background. He is attired in rugged, practical clothing—an indication of his occupation as a farmer. His expression and posture convey a sense of determination and weariness, capturing the stark reality of his search for employment in California. The black and white photograph highlights the textures and tonal contrasts, effectively emphasizing the man’s rugged visage and the tangible wear of his garments. The simplicity and directness of the composition serve to underscore the social and economic themes central to the piece, typical of the Social Realism movement.
