Colorado Silver Mine 1932

Arnold Rönnebeck’s 1932 lithograph "Colorado Silver Mine" depicts a quintessential American landscape, showcasing the industrial power of the American West. The image is a detailed view of a silver mine and processing plant set against a backdrop of rugged mountains. Rönnebeck’s focus on the industrial activity contrasted against the natural landscape emphasizes the intersection of human industry and the environment. The work highlights the artist’s skilled use of line and shading to capture the details of the mine and surrounding landscape, and embodies the realist tradition, capturing the essence of the region’s mining culture.