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Fine art etching lithograph titled "
San Francisco, 1849". The original drawing was made on the spot by artist Henry Firks during the height of the California Gold Rush.
Key Information
Artist: Henry Firks
Original Date of View: June or July 1849
Medium: The original publication was a lithograph, with later versions often being chromolithographs (color lithographs) published in subsequent years, such as 1868 or 1886.
Description: The view looks from Rincon Point toward Telegraph Hill and depicts the bustling city and a harbor filled with ships that were often abandoned by their crews who left for the goldfields. The print includes reference keys that identify specific buildings, businesses, and ships in the harbor.
Historical Significance: This is considered one of the best-known early views of San Francisco, offering a remarkable snapshot of the city's rapid growth during the Gold Rush era. |
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