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1272313 Dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U.S.S.F. Powhatan, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 15x22.375 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|P.S. Duval & Co. Phila. - Artist|Lithographer
An illustration from Commodore M.C. Perrys Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854. Chromolithograph); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Print and Picture Collection - Jackson Collection of American Lithographs; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23105842
© Free Library of Philadelphia Print and Picture Collection - Jackson Collection of American Lithographs / Bridgeman Images
Aboard Banquet Commissioners Deck Dinner Dinner Party Expedition Feast Foreign Foreigners International Diplomacy On Board Perry Expedition Powhatan Stars And Stripes Tent Western
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U. S. S. F. Powhatan in 1855. The image, a colour lithograph by Wilhelm Joseph Heine, showcases the interior of the ship adorned with flags and decorations for this grand banquet. The scene depicts a harmonious gathering between Western and Asian cultures, symbolizing international diplomacy and exploration. As part of Commodore M. C. Perry's expedition to the China Seas and Japan, this dinner party marked an important milestone in American-Japanese relations. Amidst the elegant setting on deck, American troops can be seen alongside their Japanese counterparts, highlighting unity amidst differences. The presence of both nations' flags - stars and stripes representing the United States and Japan's national flag - further emphasizes this diplomatic exchange. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as guests feast together under a tented area specially arranged for this occasion. This visual representation not only celebrates cultural diversity but also signifies mutual respect between these two nations during an era when foreign encounters were still relatively rare. Preserved within the Free Library of Philadelphia's Print and Picture Collection - Jackson Collection of American Lithographs, this remarkable chromolithograph serves as a testament to historical events that shaped international relationships forevermore.
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