Jean Francois De Galaup Collection

Jean Francois Galaup, comte de La Perouse, French naval officer and explorer, (1886). Artist: W Macleod
Jean Francois Galaup, comte de La Perouse, French naval officer and explorer, (1886). La Perouse (1741-c1788) commanded a French expedition to explore the Pacific which set out in 1785

Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1834
Jean Francois de Galaup, Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer, c1830. La Perouse (1741-1788) spent four years (1785-1788)

Jean Francois de Galaup, Count of La Perouse (engraving)
1721745 Jean Francois de Galaup, Count of La Perouse (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de La Perouse, (1741, --died c)

Cherbourg - de la Perouse (chromolitho)
961458 Cherbourg - de la Perouse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherbourg - de la Perouse)

L Expedition De La Perouse (engraving)
2783133 L Expedition De La Perouse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Expedition De La Perouse)

Great French military commanders (coloured engraving)
5998771 Great French military commanders (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great French military commanders)

Le Centenaire De La Perouse (engraving)
2783134 Le Centenaire De La Perouse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Centenaire De La Perouse)

Early Annals of the Australian Colonies (engraving)
1595705 Early Annals of the Australian Colonies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Annals of the Australian Colonies)

Jean Francois de Galaup, comte de Laperouse (chromolitho)
961312 Jean Francois de Galaup, comte de Laperouse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Francois de Galaup, comte de Laperouse (1741 - 1785)

Perouse, (1741-1788), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Perouse, (1741-1788), 1830. Jean Francois de Galaup (1741-1788) French Naval officer and explorer wounded at the Battle of Quiberon Bay, whose expedition vanished in Oceania

View of the Petropavlovsk Harbor, 1780s. Creator: La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup
View of the Petropavlovsk Harbor, 1780s. Private Collection

La Perouse, 19th century. Artist: Thomas Woolnoth
La Perouse, 19th century. Jean Francois de Galaup, Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer

The Bay of Concepcion, Chile (engraving)
XIR1272875 The Bay of Concepcion, Chile (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the itinerary of Jean FranAzois de Galaup, comte de Laperouse)

The frigates of La Perouse at the island of Maui (engraving)
XIR1272874 The frigates of La Perouse at the island of Maui (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les fregates de La Perouse devant l ile de Mowee)

Louis XVI and La Perouse, artwork
Louis XVI and La Perouse. Artwork of Louis XVI of France (seated at left) giving Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de La Perouse (right) instructions for an expedition around the world in 1785

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Jean Francois de Galaup, also known as Comte de La Perouse, was an extraordinary 18th-century French navigator, astronomer, and explorer. His name is synonymous with adventure and discovery. In the captivating engraving of Jean Francois de Galaup, Count of La Perouse, we catch a glimpse of his determined gaze and noble demeanor, and is evident that he possessed the spirit of a true explorer. Cherbourg - de la Perouse chromolitho transports us back to the time when La Perouse embarked on his legendary expedition. With ships ready to set sail into uncharted waters, he fearlessly ventured into the unknown. L'Expedition De La Perouse engraving showcases the grandeur of this remarkable voyage. The image captures the excitement and anticipation felt by both crew members and supporters alike as they eagerly awaited news from distant lands. Great French military commanders colored engraving pays tribute to not only La Perouse's navigational skills but also his strategic brilliance in leading his crew through treacherous waters. He was not just an explorer but a formidable commander as well. Le Centenaire De La Perouse engraving commemorates one hundred years since his incredible journey began. It stands as a testament to his enduring legacy in maritime exploration. A hero's last salute litho depicts a poignant moment where La Perouse bids farewell to the British flag before embarking on his final expedition. This act symbolizes respect for fellow explorers while embodying bravery in face of adversity. Early Annals of Australian Colonies engraving reminds us that Australia owes much gratitude to Jean Francois de Galaup for being one of its earliest European discoverers. His contributions paved the way for future settlers and shaped Australia's history forever. Peruse (1741-1788) portrays him in another intriguing chromolitho image — a man whose name will forever be associated with courage and curiosity about our world's mysteries.