Antique Print of a Street and Bridge in Shimoda by Heine (1856)

Description: Antique print titled 'Street and Bridge at Simoda'. Lithograph of a street and bridge in Shimoda, a city and port located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It shows a western artist, perhaps Heine himself surrounded by villagers. This print originates from the portfolio 'Graphic Scenes of the Japan Expedition' by W. Heine. 

Artists and Engravers: William Heine was the official artist on Commodore Matthew C. Perry's expedition to Japan in 1853-54. On returning to the United States he produced several series of prints commemorating the trip.