Ernest Goupil b. 1814

  • Artist (Painter)
Well known for his cheerful and generous nature, Goupil had a passion for adventure and sailed as the official artist on Dumont d'Urville's expedition to the South Pole and Oceania. He painted finely detailed scenes of places such as Patagonia and Tahiti.
Name
Ernest Goupil
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Birth date
1814
Birth place
Châteaudun, Loire Valley, France
Death date
1 January 1840
Death place
Hobart Town, TAS
Active Period
  • 1833 - 1840
Residence
  • Hobart Town, TAS
  • Châteaudun in the Loire Valley, France
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870