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First Landing at Gorahama.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Hand-colored lithograph depicting boats from Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan reaching the shore of a large bay, with many spectators watching from the beach, and a city visible nestled at the foot of mountains in the background. Title and artist attributions printed in lower margin.


maritime events
1857-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Heine; P.S. Duval & Co.; Queen, J.
ink; paper; color wash
7 1/4 in x 9 3/4 in
United States