Fine Art Print : COLORADO: MINING, 1874. A mountainside in Colorado honeycombed by silver mines. Wood engraving, American, 1874
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COLORADO: MINING, 1874. A mountainside in Colorado honeycombed by silver mines. Wood engraving, American, 1874
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Media ID 7512175
1874 Boom Town Cart Colorado Frontiersman Industry Mine Mining Car Mountain Prospector Rail Railroad Track Rocky Mountains Settler Silver Track Westward Expansion
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print, COLORADO: MINING, 1874. This captivating wood engraving, created in 1874, transports you to the heart of Colorado's historic silver mining era. Witness the breathtaking mountainside, meticulously carved with intricate mine shafts, as miners sought their fortune. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to bring a piece of American history and the Old West's rugged charm into your space. Order now from Media Storehouse's extensive collection of Fine Art Prints, brought to you by The Granger Collection from Granger Art on Demand.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1874, capturing a mesmerizing scene in the heart of Colorado's mining industry. The image showcases a rugged mountainside that has been transformed into a honeycomb of silver mines. This wood engraving, created by an American artist, perfectly encapsulates the essence of this booming era. Intriguingly, we see a network of railroad tracks snaking their way through the rocky terrain, serving as lifelines for transportation and commerce. A lone prospector stands at the forefront, embodying the spirit of adventure and hard work that defined this period. His weathered face adorned with a full beard tells tales of perseverance in pursuit of riches hidden within these majestic mountains. The presence of other workers and settlers scattered throughout the scene highlights how this industry attracted people from all walks of life seeking prosperity on America's frontier. Mining carts filled with precious minerals are being transported along these tracks, symbolizing both progress and wealth. As our gaze wanders across this remarkable print, we can almost hear echoes from boom towns springing up around these mines – places where dreams were born and fortunes made. This image serves as a visual testament to westward expansion during one of America's most transformative periods. With its historical significance and artistic beauty combined, "COLORADO: MINING 1874" is not just an ordinary photograph but an extraordinary piece that transports us back in time to witness firsthand the grit and determination that shaped Colorado's mining legacy.
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