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C1833
Observatoire de L’Astrolabe au port du Roi Georges, vu de la presqu’ile Possession. (Nelle Hollande.)
Early French lithograph by Louis de Sainson artist on the Astrolabe, under the command of Dumont D’Urville of the French observatory at Point Possession, King George Sound (Albany). The Astrolabe was at King George Sound from 15 to 25 October 1826. An … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Observatoire de L’Astrolabe au port du Roi Georges, vu de la presqu’ile Possession. (Nelle Hollande.)
Date:
C1833
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured Chine colle lithograph.
Image Size:
328mm
x 193mm
Paper Size:
542mm
x 360mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1833
Description:
Early French lithograph by Louis de Sainson artist on the Astrolabe, under the command of Dumont D’Urville of the French observatory at Point Possession, King George Sound (Albany).
The Astrolabe was at King George Sound from 15 to 25 October 1826. An observatory and tents were set up on the right bank near the entrance to Princess Royal Harbour. D’Urville described it as a very beautiful watering place. Abundant supplies of wood and good water were obtainable at a short distance, and the Astrolabe had a safe anchorage. D’Urville concluded that it would be difficult to find a more suitable place to establish a colony, and he professed astonishment that the English had not already done so. In fact, Major Edmund Lockyer arrived only two months after the departure of the Astrolabe and established a settlement at Princess Harbour.
From; D’Urville, Voyage de la Corvette Astrolabe Execute par Ordre du Roi pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829, sours le Commandement.
Collections:
Auckland Art Gallery: Accession no2009/3/8
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2684502
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.
