Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa

Perry to Japan Expedition Narrative

Published by Washington, DC: Tucker/Nicholson, 1856, Washington, DC, 1856

About this Item

4to (29cm x 43.5cm). [Facsimile of a Japanese Woodblock, Chromo-Lithograph form the Government Narrative]. The full title is "Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa [Province Suraga]." Printed by T. Sinclair's Lith. Philad. This is one of 89/90 lithographs in Volume 1 of the Narrative of the Perry Expedition to Japan. It is one of only three chromo-lithographs (several vivid colors) in the Narrative and one of only two non-map/chart lithographs that fold out. The plate size is 29cm x 43.5cm and the image area is 19.2cm x 37.6cm. This plate is a facsimile of a Japanese color woodblock print. The narrative described it in these terms "Another example of Japanese art before us is a species of frieze, if we may so call it, cut in wood and painted on paper in colors.a process, by the way, quite modern among ourselves--there is a breadth and vigor of outline compared with which much of our drawings appears feeble, and, above all things, undecided." We carry a comprehensive stock of the Perry Expedition lithographs and maps and most items from Volumes 1 and 2 of the narrative are available and can be viewed on-line. -- Condition. The lithograph is in Very Good condition. Left edge (binding edge)is ragged as usual. Slight edged damage on right edge. An excellent copy of this lithograph. Seller Inventory # pe4622

Bibliographic Details

Title: Crossing the Oho-E-Ga-Wa

Publisher: Washington, DC: Tucker/Nicholson, 1856, Washington, DC

Publication Date: 1856

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: Chromo-lithograph