Oral Statement by the American Navy Admiral: Commodore Perry and His Officers — History & Facts
Oral Statement by the American Navy Admiral: Commodore Perry and His Officers is a Japanese print depicting three foreign men in Western naval uniforms, accompanied by Japanese text. The central seated figure is flanked by two standing figures, one of whom rests his hand on a globe. The composition uses flat areas of color and line typical of Japanese woodblock prints of the mid-19th century, with attention to the ornate details of the uniforms and furniture. This work dates from around 1854, a period marked by the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry and the United States Navy in Japan, which led to the opening of Japan to foreign trade after more than two centuries of relative isolation.
The print is held in the collection of the Library of Congress. The artist is unknown, and the specific medium is not documented, but the style and format are consistent with Japanese woodblock prints produced in response to significant historical events and foreign encounters during the late Edo period.
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