The Argonauts of the Gold Rush were charmed and captivated by Sam Brannan’s claim of gold in the American River. back in 1847 His proclamation proved the catalyst to a new era in American history, accelerating Westward expansion. For this Second Edition of The Claim, Steven Noble was tasked with creating this unique custom woodcut illustration that depicts Sam Brannan holding newly discovered gold surrounded by whiskey barrels for the new Argonaut Brandy labels.
