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Fine Art Print : CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1850. California News, or News from the Gold Diggins. Oil on canvas
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CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1850. California News, or News from the Gold Diggins. Oil on canvas
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1850.
California News, or News from the Gold Diggins. Oil on canvas, 1850, by William Sidney Mount, depicting a group of New Yorkers excited and enticed by the latest news of riches to be found in California
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1850 Beaver Beaver Hat Black California Gold Rush Mountain New York New Yorker News Newspaper Pipe Post Office Reading Rifle Sidney Smoking Table William
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the excitement of the California Gold Rush in this captivating oil painting by William Sidney Mount, titled "California News, or News from the Gold Diggings." Dated back to 1850, this masterpiece brings to life the frenzy and anticipation of the gold discovery, as depicted in the bustling scene of miners and townspeople gathered around the newsstand. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this stunning fine art print.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47.6cm x 50.8cm (18.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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California Gold Rush, 1850 - A Glimpse into the Dreams of New Yorkers
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. In this oil on canvas print by William Sidney Mount, we are transported back to the year 1850, amidst the frenzy of the California Gold Rush. The painting titled "California News, or News from the Gold Diggins" captures a group of New Yorkers eagerly gathered around a table in what appears to be a post office. Excitement and anticipation fill their faces as they read aloud from a newspaper that holds promises of unimaginable riches. The diverse group depicted includes men and women of different backgrounds, with an African American boy among them. Their attire reflects both middle-class fashion and ruggedness; some wear beaver hats while others sport moustaches and smoking pipes. A rifle leans against one man's chair, hinting at the dangers that lie ahead in pursuit of gold. Mount skillfully portrays not only their physical appearance but also their emotions - hopefulness mixed with trepidation as they contemplate leaving behind everything familiar for an uncertain future out west. The mountainous landscape visible through the window serves as a reminder of both opportunity and challenge awaiting those who dare to embark on this journey. This artwork offers us a glimpse into history - capturing not just an era but also human ambition and resilience during times of great change. It reminds us that dreams can drive people across vast distances in search of something better – even if it means leaving behind all they know for an uncertain adventure in California’s
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