Painting of Commodore Perry's ship traveling to Japan

ICHi-066155

Title: Painting of Commodore Perry's ship traveling to Japan Description: Painting titled U.S. Japan Fleet, Como. Perry carrying the Gospel of God to the Heathen, by James G. Evans, circa 1853. Oil on canvas. Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858) organized and commanded the expedition to Japan in 1853 and signed a treaty with its government in 1854. Date Depicted: circa 1853 Creator: Evans, James G. Creator Role: artist Physical Format: paintings (visual works) Extent: Unframed: 29.25 x 36.25 in. Copyright Notice: No Known Copyright Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-066155; painting by James G. Evans Accession Number: 1932.21 Acquisition Source: Gift of Mr. Charles B. Pike Collection Type: Paintings & Sculpture Storage Location: P&S Max Pixels - Width: 8257 Max Pixels - Height: 6677 Help improve this content