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C1833
Aiguade de L’Astrolabe au Port du Roi Georges. (Nelle. Hollande)
Superb early lithograph of the French sailors at Albany, Western Australia, by Louis de Sainson artist aboard the famous Dumon’t D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration. The crew are shown collecting water and filling their barrels via a fabric … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Aiguade de L’Astrolabe au Port du Roi Georges. (Nelle. Hollande)
Date:
C1833
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured lithograph.
Image Size:
336mm
x 238mm
Paper Size:
531mm
x 345mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1833
Description:
Superb early lithograph of the French sailors at Albany, Western Australia, by Louis de Sainson artist aboard the famous Dumon’t D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration.
The crew are shown collecting water and filling their barrels via a fabric chute suspended from a makeshift tripod. A pair of seated Aborigines are being sketched by one of the French who is conspicuously dressed with top hat and coat,
From Dumont D’Urville, Voyage de la corvette l’Astrolabe. Atlas historique.
References:
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974 : 504.
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 1341.
Kerr, J. The Dictionary of Australian Artists Painters, Sketchers, Photographers and Engravers to 1870 Melbourne 1992 : p. 69.
Brosse, J. Great Voyages of Exploration. The Golden Age of Discovery in the Pacific. Sydney 1983 : pp.152-154.
Ellis, D & E. Early Prints Of New Zealand 1642 – 1875. Christchurch 1978 : p.43.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 760392
Te Papa Museum of New Zealand: Registration Number RB001310
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier : ark:/12148/bpt6k5356580q
Louis Auguste de Sainson (1800 - 1887)
French artist on the voyage of exploration on board the Astrolabe under the command of Dumont D’Urville which explored and visited the Pacific, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. He began his naval career at the port of Rochefort, working there from 21 August 1825 until 6 January 1826, where he joined the Astrolabe as a draughtsman. The Astrolabe visited Australia from October to December 1826 and De Sainson made a number of drawings of King George Sound (WA), Westernport VIC), and Jervis Bay NSW and Sydney). On the Astrolable’s return to Australian waters during December 1827 to early January 1828 the Astrolabe anchored at Hobart Town where de Sainson made a number of important drawings of Hobart and its environs. On his return to France de Sainson was part of the editorial group that made the official account Historical Atlas of the expedition ready or publication. In November 1829, at Dumont d’Urville’s request, de Sainson was promoted commis de marine 3e classe. He became a Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneurin August 1831 and a commis de 2e classe in September 1833. Further biographical information is not available after this time.
