Dorothea Lange used her photography to quietly reveal the human side of hardship, often focusing on the hands of labourers to tell deeper stories. In her images from the Great Depression, worn, rough hands become powerful symbols of resilience, struggle, and survival. The textures, wrinkles, and dirt etched into them reflect long hours of work and difficult conditions, while also showing dignity and strength. Through these small details, Lange’s photographs expose not just poverty, but the humanity and endurance of the people living through it.