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Dorothea Lange

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El Monte federal subsistence homesteads. One hundred occupied homes, each with three quarters of an acre. Average yearly income eight hundred dollars. California

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a desolate rural landscape, characterized by its barren trees with no leaves suggesting it might be taken during the winter or early spring months. A dirt road meanders through what appears to be an empty settlement. On either side of the road are simple structures that resemble houses or sheds, with most being white with dark roofs and one larger structure in the background possibly a barn or garage with wooden siding. The homes appear modest and unadorned.

The surroundings feature dry grass fields extending into the distance where more similar buildings can be seen on both sides of the road. A wire fence runs parallel to the street, separating different parcels of land. There are no visible people in this scene; it conveys a sense of abandonment or isolation. The sky is clear and grayish-blue, adding to the bleak atmosphere.

The photograph seems historical given its black-and-white quality and style, suggesting that Dorothea L

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