Banknote vignette showing two men working in a mine 1819 - 1837

This engraving, created by Asher Brown Durand between 1819 and 1837, depicts two men working in a mine. Durand was a prominent American artist known for his landscapes and engravings. The vignette, likely intended for a banknote, captures the hard labor of miners, highlighting the importance of industry and resource extraction in the early American economy. The scene is rendered in detail with the use of light and shadow, conveying the sense of the underground space. The image is a powerful reminder of the contributions of working-class individuals to the development of the nation.