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Canvas Print : COMSTOCK LODE, 1859-79. A cutaway view of the mines of the Comstock Lode at Virginia City
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COMSTOCK LODE, 1859-79. A cutaway view of the mines of the Comstock Lode at Virginia City
COMSTOCK LODE, 1859-79.
A cutaway view of the mines of the Comstock Lode at Virginia City, Nevada, which yielded more than 500 million dollars in silver and gold ore between 1859 and 1879. Lithograph, 1877
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Media ID 12243300
1859 1860 1860s 1870 1870s Aerial View Boomtown Bradley Smith Comstock Comstock Lode Construction Cross Section Cutaway Gold Rush Mine Miner Nevada Sierra Nevada Silver Underground Virginia City Mineshaft Washoe
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of "COMSTOCK LODE, 1859-79" by 140_1701019 from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating image takes you on a journey to Virginia City, Nevada during the height of the Comstock Lode's production. Witness the intricate detail of the mines that yielded over $500 million in silver and gold ore between 1859 and 1879. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring the rich history of the Old West into your home, with vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the art to life.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 lithograph from 1877 offers a remarkable cutaway view of the mines at Virginia City, Nevada, known as the Comstock Lode. The Comstock Lode was an iconic mining district that operated between 1859 and 1879, yielding an astonishing amount of silver and gold ore valued at over 500 million dollars during its heyday. This print provides a unique glimpse into the intricate network of tunnels and shafts that lay beneath the surface, where miners toiled tirelessly to extract precious minerals. The bustling boomtown of Virginia City can be seen in the background, nestled amidst the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains. The lithograph showcases both mid- and late-19th century construction techniques employed in these underground workings. It highlights the immense scale of this mining operation while also emphasizing the dangerous conditions faced by workers who risked their lives daily for wealth buried deep within these rugged hills. Created by Bradley Smith as part of his Carousel Collection, this artwork captures not only a significant moment in American history but also pays tribute to those who played a vital role in shaping it – the brave miners who ventured into darkness seeking fortune. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded of their perseverance and determination that fueled one of America's most prosperous eras – the Gold Rush era – forever etched within our nation's story.
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