Margaret Bourke-White, Flood Victims, 1936
Even at first sight of this photograph a feeling of unease overcame me. Not because of some cunning way in which the photographer staged her photo, but of the raw message which it throws out at the viewer. The harsh reality that is captured to dispel any idealist thoughts that people may have of this era was photographed beautifully. The stereotypical white American family on their way to some cozy and remote lake side cabin to enjoy the fresh air and get away from the bustle of everyday life. While black American flood victims stand in line for hours to receive fresh water, a loaf of stale bread, and some dry clothes. “There’s no way like the American way” really does say it all.
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