and scientific circles alike
The reference to subsequent treaties by Spain added a further ambiguity
combined with Sanson’s foundational geographic insights
densely labeled with Latinized ancient place names
Pharaoh Eagle Owl (Bubo ascalaphus)
Wilhelm Heine (1827–1885). Encampment of Commodore Perry’s Expedition, Japan. 1853–1854 Engraving and scientific circles alike(PETER BERNARD) WILLIAM HEINE (German American, 18271885) Commodore Perry Visits Japan. Perry's Expedition at Hakodate, 1856. Signed lower left: W. Heine 1856 Oil on canvas 42 1 4 x 59 3 4 inches PROVENANCE Junius Spencer Morgan II (nephew of John Pierpont Morgan, Sr.) & Josephine Perry Morgan (great niece of Commodore Perry), Princeton, NJ Thence by descent to Alexander Perry Morgan, New York Thence by descent, Private collection, New York INCREDIBLY