Barthélemy Lauvergne b. 1805

  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Lauvergne was from a family with no previous naval tradition. He first arrived in Australia on board the 'Astrolabe' for its 1826/1829 voyage of the Australian coast. His skills as a draughtsman helped him depict the landscapes and people he encountered.