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C1879
Entrance to Port Jackson
Colonial engraving based on the lithograph by the French artist, Louis Auguste de Sainson (1800-1887) on Dumont D’Urville’s voyage of exploration in the Astrolabe which visited Sydney. The purpose of the voyage was to find opportunities for French whalers and … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Entrance to Port Jackson
Date:
C1879
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
129mm
x 87mm
Paper Size:
200mm
x 135mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1879
Description:
Colonial engraving based on the lithograph by the French artist, Louis Auguste de Sainson (1800-1887) on Dumont D’Urville’s voyage of exploration in the Astrolabe which visited Sydney. The purpose of the voyage was to find opportunities for French whalers and to locate a suitable place to establish a penal colony. The ship arrived in Sydney on 17 January 1824 and stayed for two months. The officers keenly observed the progress of the convict settlement during their stay. The view is in Sydney Harbour looking eastwards to the Heads.
Collections:
National Library of Australia: Bib ID 2682337 (Sainson’s view)
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.
