William Heine

Heine, Wilhelm

American, born Germany, 1827 - 1885

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The image shows a man standing upright, with his left hand on a chair. He has distinct facial features, short wavy hair, and wears a military uniform. The man is surrounded by a chair, a bicorne hat with a feather, and a sword in a decorative scabbard. The background is plain and formal.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Commodore M. C. Perry, 1856, color lithograph on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.1

Commodore M. C. Perry

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · color lithograph on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.1

The image depicts a view from a slightly elevated point in a graveyard overlooking a temple. The horizon shows distant hills and trees against a dusk-illuminated sky. The central traditional temple is partially obscured by trees and gravestones. The brushstrokes create a smooth texture highlighting details in carvings and foliage. The color palette includes dark greens, browns, and greys, with a soft glow in the sky. Gravestones of varying heights and styles are in the foreground with figures in soft clothing engaged in activities. The scene captures a transition from day to night.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Grave Yard at Simoda dio Zenge, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.10

Grave Yard at Simoda dio Zenge

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.10

The image shows a landscape with a building surrounded by greenery. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a wide perspective. The sky is lightly clouded with pastel colors. Two figures near us are engaged in activities. The brushwork is detailed, capturing leaves and architectural elements clearly. The color palette is dominated by greens and browns, complemented by subtle sky hues. A fence and more trees are visible in the background.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Kung-kwa at On-na, Lew Chew, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.5

Kung-kwa at On-na, Lew Chew

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.5

The image shows a panoramic view from a hillside overlooking a busy harbor and a distant town. The horizon features a hill with buildings and trees. The town extends over a rise of land with uniform buildings leading to the water, where sailing vessels can be seen. The painting is detailed, depicting architecture and landscape realistically. It uses muted earth tones like greens, browns, and warm shades of terra cotta for roofs, along with soft blues and grays for water and sky. Near the viewer, figures are shown on the hill surrounded by grass and rocks, guiding the eye towards the active harbor and distant town.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Macao from Penha Hill, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.2

Macao from Penha Hill

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.2

The image depicts a scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint, showing a small chapel partially hidden by trees. The horizon is visible near the upper third of the image through the sparse foliage. The trees frame the scene with their trunks and canopies curving overhead. The artwork features soft brushstrokes, creating a detailed texture. The color palette includes earthy tones, greens, browns, and soft blues for the sky. People are engaging in activities on the ground, surrounded by grass and rocks. In the distance, a torii gate and chapel can be seen subtly.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Mia or Road Side Chapel at Yokuhama, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.6

Mia or Road Side Chapel at Yokuhama

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.6

This is an illustrated cover titled "Graphic Scenes of the Japan Expedition". The image features a collection of smaller illustrations arranged around the central text, which reads, "GRAPHIC SCENES OF THE JAPAN EXPEDITION BY WM. HEINE ARTIST OF THE EXPEDITION EXECUTED IN COLOURS & TINTS BY SARONY & CO." The smaller vignettes show landscapes, an eagle above an American flag, cultural interactions, and architectural elements reminiscent of Japan. At the bottom, there is a coastal scene with a mountain in the background. The composition is detailed and ornate, illustrating exploration and cultural encounter themes.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Illustrated Title Page, 1856, lithograph in brown on wove paper bound with letterpress text, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.11

Illustrated Title Page

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · lithograph in brown on wove paper bound with letterpress text ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.11

This image depicts Old China Street in Canton, viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is high, marked by the rooftops of densely packed buildings flanking the street. Decorative elements like ornate arches and lanterns are visible. The brushstrokes are precise and detailed, adding realism to the scene. The color palette consists of warm earth tones with shades of brown, beige, and red, contrasted by the blue sky. Figures are engaged in various activities, providing a sense of daily life. In the distance, the street extends into a busy thoroughfare lined with more buildings and activity.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Old China Street, Canton, 1856, chromolithograph on Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.4

Old China Street, Canton

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph on Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.4

The image shows a group of people gathered near a path lined with tall, gracefully arching trees. In the distance is an architectural structure resembling a temple. The horizon is not distinct, but the top row of the temple is horizontally aligned in the image. The brushstrokes create a balance between detail and softness, especially in the trees' foliage and architectural elements. The color palette consists of muted earth tones with soft greens, browns, pastel blues, pinks, and a slightly weathered sepia tone, giving the image a vintage appearance.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Temple of Ha-tshū Man-ya-tshū-ro at Simoda, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.9

Temple of Ha-tshū Man-ya-tshū-ro at Simoda

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.9

The image shows a street view at Shimoda, with a bridge as the focal point. The scene is captured from a slightly elevated POV, offering a comprehensive view of the street activities and structures. Tall trees and traditional buildings fill the backdrop behind the bridge. The artwork features detailed brushstrokes depicting architecture and figures. The color palette includes earthy tones with contrasting bright colors in the clothing of people. Buildings and trees in the distance have more subdued colors, adding depth to the image.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Street and Bridge at Simoda, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.8

Street and Bridge at Simoda

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.8

The image shows the Temple of Ben-Teng in the harbor of Simoda. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, capturing the harbor scene. The horizon line is high, with distant rolling hills and mountains blending into a sky with heavy clouds. In the center, a group of people in blue, red, and earthy colors manage a boat on the shore. Further back, a rocky island with green trees and a small temple structure emerges from the harbor. The colors are earthy and muted with harmonious greens, grays, and browns. Brushstrokes are detailed and precise, creating a detailed yet atmospheric scene. The background smoothly transitions from detailed foreground to misty mountains and skies in the distance.
William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co., Temple of Ben-teng in the Harbor of Simoda, 1856, chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board, Corcoran Collection, 2015.143.1531.7

Temple of Ben-teng in the Harbor of Simoda

William Heine, Napoleon Sarony, G. P. Putnam & Co. · 1856 · chromolithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper mounted to Bristol board ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1531.7