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CALIFORNIA: FORBESTOWN. One Sunday, July 18
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CALIFORNIA: FORBESTOWN. One Sunday, July 18
CALIFORNIA: FORBESTOWN.
One Sunday, July 18. View of Forbestown, California, during the Gold Rush. Oil on canvas by an unknown artist, c1850
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Media ID 12568431
1850 Americana Boomtown Bradley Smith California Folk Art Genre Painting Gold Rush July Mine Pine Tree Stagecoach
California - Forbestown - A Glimpse into the Gold Rush Era
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back in time to a sunny Sunday on July 18, in the bustling town of Forbestown, California during the famous Gold Rush. Painted by an unknown artist around 1850, this oil on canvas masterpiece captures the essence of daily life in this booming American boomtown. The painting showcases a picturesque view of Forbestown's middle street lined with rustic buildings and a towering pine tree that adds charm to the scene. The stagecoach parked nearby hints at the constant movement and excitement brought by people seeking their fortunes in gold mining. With its fine art quality and folk art elements, this genre painting beautifully depicts a moment frozen in time. It offers us a glimpse into how life must have been for those who lived amidst such historical events. As we admire this artwork from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, it sparks our imagination about the challenges faced by these pioneers as they built their lives from scratch. This piece serves as a reminder of California's rich history and its role as an emblematic symbol of hope and opportunity during one of America's most significant eras.
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