Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna) 1852

Thomas Addison Richards's "Entrance to a Coal Mine in the Valley of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (Entrance to a Coal Mine, Susquehanna)" (1852) is a pencil drawing depicting the entrance to a coal mine in Pennsylvania. The artist, a prominent American landscape painter, uses subtle shading to create a sense of depth and perspective, showcasing the tunnel's dark interior and the surrounding rocky terrain. The piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a significant aspect of American industry during the 19th century. The drawing's small scale makes it a poignant and intimate portrayal of a pivotal moment in industrial history.