Henry Firks. San Francisco, 1849. 1880. Lana’i produced under the direction of

produced under the direction of Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden

Army Exploration in the American West 1803-1863

for the east

sumptuous palette of Bierstadt’s original oil painting

causes his quills to shake

Henry Firks. San Francisco, 1849. 1880. Lana’i produced under the direction ofHenry Firks (fl. 18461854) San Francisco, 1849 Published by W. H. Jones, 1849 [1880] Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 26 x 41 1 4 framed This striking lithograph by Henry Firks offers a vivid depiction of San Francisco during the height of the California Gold Rush, capturing the city's rapid transformation from a modest settlement to a bustling port. Originally published in 1849 and later reissued in 1880, it showcases the ambitious architecture,