Louis Le Breton b. 15 January 1818

Also known as Louis Le Breton
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
French painter, draughtsman and lithographer who served on board the Astrolabe (1839-1840), making paintings and drawings of Australian subjects.
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Name
Louis Le Breton
Also known as Louis Le Breton
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Surgeon (ANZSIC code: 8512)
  • Draughtsman (ANZSIC code: 692)
Birth date
15 January 1818
Birth place
Douarnenez, Brittany, France
Death date
30 August 1866
Death place
Paris, France
Active Period
  • March 1839 - June 1840
Residence
  • 1848 - 30 August 1866 Paris, France
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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