Prévost

Also known as Prévost
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
The first names of the Prévosts (uncle and nephew), are not known. They pursued similar life courses as naturalists, sailing with the La Pérouse expedition. Tragically they never returned to France to relate their experiences, presumably lost with their ships, wrecked after leaving Australia.
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Name
Prévost
Also known as Prévost ((Oncle))
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Botanical draughtsman (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Natural historian (ANZSIC code: 6910)
Death date
c.1788
Death note
Off Vanikoro Island.
Active Period
  • c.1785 - c.1787
Languages
  • French
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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References [<ExternalResource: Brosse, J. (1983), 'Great Voyages of Exploration', Lane Cove, NSW [Hochman, S. (trans.)].>, <ExternalResource: (1987), 'First Views of Australia', Sydney, NSW [McCormick, T. (ed.)].>]