C1833

Maison du chef Lavaka; Tombeau d’un chef; Vue de l’un des monuments destines a la sepulture de la race royale.

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First edition of this superb lithograph of Tonga by Louis de Sainson, artist aboard the famous Dumon’t D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration. The rare first issue is identified by the name J.Tastu, Editeur at lower left and the … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Maison du chef Lavaka; Tombeau d’un chef; Vue de l’un des monuments destines a la sepulture de la race royale.

Date:

C1833

Artist:

Louis Auguste de Sainson (1800 - 1887)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Lithograph with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

375mm

x 265mm

Paper Size:

525mm

x 350mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1833

Description:

First edition of this superb lithograph of Tonga by Louis de Sainson, artist aboard the famous Dumon’t D’Urville voyage of scientific discovery and exploration.

The rare first issue is identified by the name J.Tastu, Editeur at lower left and the embossed stamp at lower sheet edge, ‘Voyage de L’Astrolabe J.Dumont D’Urville Commandant. J.T.’

From ‘Voyage de la Corvette Astrolabe Execute par Ordre du Roi pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829, sours le Commandement’.

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National LIbrary of Australia: Bib ID 2698925

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.

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