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The Andes and the Amazon. 



"Crucifixion" by Titian, and a portrait of the great Ger- 

 man from life, as he api3earecl in 1803. This latter relic in 

 terested us exceedingly, and, through the kindness of Sr. 



Humboldt in 1802. 



Aguirre, we were allowed to photograph it. It represents 

 Humboldt in his prime, a traveler on the Andes, dressed 

 after the court-fashion of Berhn; very different from the 



