American Progress (1872) – John Gast

American Progress, painted by John Gast in 1872, is a powerful allegorical Romantic landscape depicting Columbia, the personification of the United States, as the Spirit of the Frontier, floating westward to spread civilization, education, and technology across the frontier. The genre scene illustrates Manifest Destiny through symbolic elements like telegraph wires, railroads, and settlers advancing, while Native Americans and wildlife retreat, making this high-quality reproduction a striking commentary on American expansion for any historical art collection.

This painting suits a traditional or historical living room, enhancing spaces with earthy or neutral tones, and fits a study or office for inspirational depth. It’s an excellent gift for history enthusiasts or as a unique anniversary or retirement present.

• Production: 1-3 days
• Shipping worldwide: 3-10 days

Choose between high-quality paper prints or professionally stretched canvas:

Fine Art Print (Paper)

• Printed using Giclée fine art technology on Enhanced Matte Art Paper, 200gsm (80lb).
• This museum-quality paper is perfect for high-resolution color graphics and illustrations.
• The matte finish highlights tones and subtle details, giving a rich, elegant look.
• Water-based inks, plastic-free, printed on sustainably sourced paper.
• Shipped in robust, protective packaging to ensure safe delivery.
• Can be hung with double-sided tape, tacks, or framed.
• Frame not included.

Stretched Canvas (Canvas Wrap) - Two Depth Options:

Slim - Frame depth: 19mm (0.75")
Thick - Frame depth: 38mm (1.5")

• Printed using 12-colour Giclée (Latex inkjet) process on premium canvas.
• Hand-stretched over a custom wooden frame made from European knotless pine (up to 3 meters wide).
• Each canvas is hand-finished by expert framers, with smooth, tight corners.
• The curved frame profile prevents contact with the canvas face - avoiding impression marks and surface cracks.
• Finger-jointed frame design ensures strong corner tension and resists warping.
• Wooden wedges are added on larger sizes to keep the canvas taut and allow for future re-stretching.
• Water-based inks, sustainably sourced materials, and vegan-friendly.
• Comes ready to hang - hanging hardware is included.

Kindly understand, colors may vary depending on your monitor settings.