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Dorothea Lange

Q: What is Dorothea Lange best known for?

Dorothea Lange is best known for her powerful documentary photography during the Great Depression, particularly her work with the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Her most famous photograph is 'Migrant Mother,' which has become an icon of the era.

Q: When was Dorothea Lange born?

Dorothea Lange was born on May 26, 1895, in Hoboken, New Jersey, United States.

Q: What were some key moments in Dorothea Lange's career?

Some key moments in Lange's career include opening a successful portrait studio in San Francisco in the 1920s, joining the Farm Security Administration in the 1930s to document rural poverty, and later working for the Office of War Information during World War II. She also co-founded Aperture magazine in 1952.

Q: When did Dorothea Lange pass away?

Dorothea Lange passed away on October 11, 1965, in San Francisco, California, United States.

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1895 — 1965

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