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From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City (litho)
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From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City (litho)
1606581 From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 October 1898.
s Begg); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25134096
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Dawson City Euston Klondike River Front
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This lithographic print, titled "From Euston to Klondike, the River Front, Dawson City" takes us back in time to the bustling riverfront of Dawson City in 1898. The artist, Samuel Begg, skillfully captures the essence of this vibrant era through his intricate engravings. In this scene, we are transported to a world where boats and tugboats dominate the river. The waterway is teeming with activity as people go about their daily lives along the riverfront. The United States flag proudly flutters atop one of the vessels, symbolizing the American presence during the Klondike Gold Rush. The composition exudes a sense of anticipation and adventure that characterized this historic period. As prospectors flocked from all corners of the globe in search of fortune, Dawson City became a melting pot of cultures and aspirations. Begg's attention to detail allows us to immerse ourselves in every aspect of this engraving – from intricately designed boats navigating through calm waters to buildings lining both sides of the riverbank. Through his artistry, he brings alive an important chapter in history when dreams were pursued on these very shores. This lithograph was originally published as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on October 8th, 1898. Now part of a private collection and made available by Bridgeman Images' Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; it serves as a visual testament to our fascination with exploration and human ambition throughout time.
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