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CALIFORNIA: BUTTE CITY, c1854. Butte City, California, as it looked around 1854
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CALIFORNIA: BUTTE CITY, c1854. Butte City, California, as it looked around 1854
CALIFORNIA: BUTTE CITY, c1854.
Butte City, California, as it looked around 1854, an established mining community comprising forty buildings, showing miners seeking gold in a trench on the outskirts of town in foreground. Watercolor, ink brush and opaque white over graphite underdrawing by George Henry Burgess, c1854
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Media ID 12226806
1854 Boomtown Butte California Community George Gold Gold Rush Goldmine Goldminer Henry Mine Mining Mountain Prospector Scenic View Town Watercolor Burgess
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This print takes us back to the vibrant era of California's gold rush in the mid-19th century. The image showcases Butte City, a bustling mining community that flourished around 1854. Painted with meticulous detail by George Henry Burgess, this watercolor masterpiece offers a glimpse into the daily life of gold miners seeking their fortunes. The scene unfolds with forty buildings dotting the landscape, forming the heart of Butte City. Nestled amidst majestic mountains and scenic vistas, this boomtown exudes an air of opportunity and adventure. In the foreground, we witness a group of determined men diligently working in a trench as they search for precious gold nuggets hidden beneath the earth's surface. Burgess skillfully captures both the grandeur of nature and human perseverance in his artwork. Through delicate brushstrokes and opaque white accents, he brings to life every intricate detail - from rugged mountain peaks to weathered faces etched with determination. This historic snapshot not only immortalizes Butte City but also pays homage to an important chapter in American history - one that shaped California's identity forever. It serves as a reminder of those who risked everything in pursuit of wealth and dreams during this transformative period known as the Gold Rush. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are transported back to a time when hope was abundant and possibilities seemed endless on these golden shores.
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