In the Land of Promise 1886

"In the Land of Promise" is an 1886 etching by American artist Frederick Juengling (1846-1889), currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. This artwork depicts a scene of weary travelers huddled together in a dimly lit space, possibly a train station or a waiting room, with their belongings scattered around them. The etching's muted tones and detailed rendering of the figures and their expressions effectively convey a sense of fatigue, anticipation, and hope. This work is a poignant commentary on the immigrant experience, capturing the exhaustion of a long journey and the hope for a better life in the "land of promise" – America.