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Gold Mining in California, published by Currier & Ives, 1871 (colour litho) (see
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Gold Mining in California, published by Currier & Ives, 1871 (colour litho) (see
XIR166069 Gold Mining in California, published by Currier & Ives, 1871 (colour litho) (see also 148180 & 32910) by American School, (19th century); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: mine d or en Californie; ); American, out of copyright
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Digging Gold Digger Gold Rush Greed Miner Miners Opportunity Panning Prospecting Prospector Rush Shack Spade Speculation Wild West Opportunistic
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This print titled "Gold Mining in California" takes us back to the exciting era of the 19th-century Gold Rush. Published by Currier & Ives in 1871, this colourful lithograph captures the essence of a time when dreams and fortunes were made with every shovel full of earth. The image showcases a group of determined miners, their spades and pans in hand, eagerly digging for gold. Their makeshift huts dotting the landscape remind us of the harsh conditions they endured while chasing their dreams. The scene is filled with both greed and opportunity as these men sought to strike it rich in the wild west. The print not only depicts the physical act of prospecting but also serves as a symbol for human ambition and speculation. It represents an era where individuals from all walks of life flocked to California, driven by hopes for wealth and prosperity. Currier & Ives' depiction beautifully captures the spirit that defined this transformative period in American history. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded of those who risked everything on a chance at finding gold – an enduring testament to humanity's unyielding pursuit of fortune.
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