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Sketches near Leadville, Colorado (engraving)
1590417 Sketches near Leadville, Colorado (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches near Leadville, Colorado. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 May 1881.
John Schonberg); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22317164
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Colorado Drawn Mines Mining Prospector Burro Gulch Leadville Placer Mining Silver Mining
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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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This engraving titled "Sketches near Leadville, Colorado" takes us back to the rugged landscapes of the late 19th century. Created by Johann Nepomuk Schonberg and published in The Illustrated London News on May 28,1881, this artwork offers a glimpse into the silver mining industry that thrived in Leadville during that time. The scene depicted showcases various aspects of life in this bustling mining town. A prospector diligently examines his findings while nearby sketches reveal placer mining techniques employed by others. In the distance, we see Fryer Hill and the Saguache Range, reminding us of the challenging terrain these miners faced daily. Transportation was crucial for moving supplies and ore across long distances, as evidenced by horses and burros seen along a dusty road. These hardworking animals were essential companions to those seeking fortune in Colorado's mines. Beyond its historical significance, this engraving also captures the untamed beauty of nature surrounding Leadville. Wildlife roams freely amidst farms and livestock grazing peacefully—a reminder that even amidst human endeavors, nature continues to thrive. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece from their Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection. As we admire this print today, it serves as a testament to both human resilience and our harmonious coexistence with nature throughout history.
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