Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our vintage poster print, "COLORADO: MINING, 1874." This captivating wood engraving, originally published in 1874 by The Granger Collection, transports you to the heart of Colorado's historic silver mines. Witness the breathtaking scene of a mountainside meticulously carved out by relentless mining efforts. Add an authentic touch of American history to your space with this stunning, museum-quality poster print. Bring the past to life in your home or office."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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