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The Andes and the Amazon. 



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

 man from life, as lie appeared in 1802. Tliis latter relic in- 

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



Humboldt in 



Aguirre, we were allowed to photograph it. It represents 

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

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



