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John Andrew
"California Gold Diggers": A 19th C. Hand-colored Woodcut Gold Rush Scene

1856

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This is a framed hand-colored woodcut engraving entitled "California Gold Diggers - A Scene From Actual Life At The Mines" created by John Andrew and published in 'Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion' on May 3, 1856, pg. 280-281, v. 10, no. 18. This beautifully colored original engraving depicts a California Gold Rush mining and camp scene. On the left, three miners are taking a break beside their tent with their dog, another miner is using a pick to dig a pit on the right. Multiple other miners are panning for gold in a straw in a ravine in the background on the right. The miner's equipment is shown, including: shovels, gold pans, and a gold cradle. This attractively and historical engraving is presented in a dark brown wood faux bark frame, with a cream-colored mat and UV protected conservation glass. All the materials used are archival. The frame measures 21.13" high by 28.13" wide by 1.13" deep. There's a central vertical fold, as issues and a tiny spot in the lower left. The print is otherwise in very good to excellent condition. The print is held by the Library of Congress, among other entities. John Andrew (1815-1875) was a British born artist and engraver, who emigrated to the United States, working in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Creator:
    John Andrew (1815 - 1875, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1856
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.13 in (53.68 cm)Width: 28.13 in (71.46 cm)Depth: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Alamo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 40201stDibs: LU117329462732

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