W. Heine Original Lithograph "Conference Room, Hakodate" 1853 Wilhelm Heine Original lithographic plate from the official report of the Commodore Perry Expedition. This is one of the excellent and highly historic plates from this now rare set, printed in black, with two "tint colors", a very impressive technique used for a brief period. Wilhelm Heine was the artist in Admiral Perry's expedition to Japan, and together with photographer Eliphalet Brown were the official iconographers of the expedition. ‘Conference Room, Hakodadi’, c 1853-1854. Lithographed plate showing Commodore Matthew Perry and his officers in discussions with Japanese officials at the port of Hakodate, Japan. Lithograph approx. 7x10 inches. Frame approx. 13x17 inches. Very good condition.

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Excellent collectible condition