Louis Auguste de Sainson b. 26 April 1800

Also known as De Sainson
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A watercolourist and draughtsman, Louis Auguste de Sainson was born in Paris on 26 April 1800. He began his lengthy naval career in a secretarial position in France which enabled him to travel to Australia and create hundreds of drawings and engravings.
Name
Louis Auguste de Sainson
Also known as De Sainson
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • editor (ANZSIC code: J)
  • naval secretary (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Birth date
26 April 1800
Birth place
Paris, France
Death date
c.1848
Active Period
  • c.1825 - c.1848
Residence
  • c.1837- Russia
  • 7 February 1826 - 1 April 1829 aboard the Astrolabe (included visits to Australia )
  • 21 August 1825 - 6 January 1826 Rochefort, France
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions