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Across the Continent: Westward the Course of the Empire Takes its Way
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Across the Continent: Westward the Course of the Empire Takes its Way
3704136 Across the Continent: Westward the Course of the Empire Takes its Way, 1868 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: after Frances Flora Bond Palmer (1812-76)
); American, out of copyright
Media ID 23647478
© Bridgeman Images
Covered Expansion Frontier Hitch Immigrant Logging Manifest Destiny Migrant Migrants Migration Native Americans Pioneering Pioneers Plain Plains Railroad Settlement Settler Settlers Steam Engine Track Tracks Wagon Wagon Train Wagons West Western America Westward Expansion Wild West Wilderness Coupling
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Across the Continent - Westward the Course of the Empire Takes its Way
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is a captivating hand-coloured lithograph that captures the essence of westward expansion in 19th-century America. The image, created by Currier and Ives, depicts a scene after Frances Flora Bond Palmer's original artwork. In this mesmerizing print, we are transported to a time when steam engines and trains symbolized progress and opportunity. A mighty locomotive billows smoke as it traverses through vast landscapes, forging ahead into uncharted territories. This powerful visual representation embodies the spirit of manifest destiny - an era marked by exploration, migration, and settlement. The composition showcases a diverse group of pioneers embarking on their arduous journey towards unknown horizons. Covered wagons filled with European immigrants make their way across plains while Native American villages dot the wilderness in harmony with nature. The presence of loggers hints at economic development along with colonial influences shaping these new frontiers. As we gaze upon this historic masterpiece, we are reminded of the courage and determination that defined America's westward expansion. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our innate desire for exploration and growth. This remarkable print from Fine Art Finder invites us to reflect on our shared history while celebrating the indomitable spirit that shaped modern-day United States.
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