Edmond Bigot de La Touanne

Also known as De La E. Bigot Touanne
  • Artist (Printmaker)
La Touanne was a member of a French expedition sent to report on the defence capabilities of the colony. To the residents of Sydney, however, La Touanne's work seemed more an appropriation of artistic copyright than a threat to British sovereignty.
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Name
Edmond Bigot de La Touanne
Also known as De La E. Bigot Touanne
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • Lieutenant, French Navy (ANZSIC code: 7600)
Active Period
  • c.1824 - c.1828
Arrival
  • 1825
Cultural Heritage
  • French
Languages
  • French
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Bonyhady, T. (1985), 'Images in Opposition', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: de Bougainville, H (1825), 'Journal de la Navigation autour du Monde ...pendant les Années 1824, 1825 et 1826...,', Paris, France (2 volumes and Atlas).>, <ExternalResource: Rosenman, H. (1829), 'The historical background', Dumont d'Urville, J. , Two Voyages to the South Seas 1, Astrolabe 1826-1829.>, <ExternalResource: de la Touanne, M. le Vicomte (1828), 'Album Pittoresque de la Frégate La Thétis et de la Corvette L'Espérance. Collection de Dessins Relatifs å leur Voyage autour du Monde en 1824, 1825 et 1826, sous les Ordres de M. le Baron de Bougainville...', Paris, France.>]