This photograph is Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother:
This photo “Studium” is the raw beauty of the scene, how vivid every detail is such as the women and her children clothing.
The women’s facial expression is what provokes the “Punctum” it is interesting, it makes you wonder what she is thinking. Also the fact that you can’t see the children’s faces makes you wonder what they are feeling as well. The air of mystery that this picture gives off makes it one of my favorite pictures.
I'd have to say I pretty much agree with the studium and punctum you've identified. I also am really struck by the hair of the child on the right. I think it also functions as a punctum.
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