La Perouse Collection

San Diego Bay, California, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1782 (engraving)
XIR1272876 San Diego Bay, California, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1782 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines
FLO4624322 Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines. Copied from a painting by Duche de Vancy and J.M. Moreau le Jeune in La Perouse

Maori man of New Zealand. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature
FLO4695577 Maori man of New Zealand. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature. After an illustration by Jean Piron in Voyage de La Perouse

Jean Francois de Galaup de La Perouse (1741-1788), French naval officer and explorer. engraving 1834
JAB4121224 Jean Francois de Galaup de La Perouse (1741-1788), French naval officer and explorer. engraving 1834 by French School

Portrait of La Perouse (engraving)
2781430 Portrait of La Perouse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of La Perouse)

La Perouse (engraving)
666597 La Perouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Perouse. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

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)

He traced the coast of Tartary (engraving)
2781424 He traced the coast of Tartary (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He traced the coast of Tartary)

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

Jean-Francois de Laperouse (1741–1788), ca 1820. Artist: Anonymous
Jean-Francois de Laperouse (1741-1788), ca 1820. From a private collection

Jean-Francois de Laperouse (1741-1788), 1788. Creator: Anonymous
Jean-Franc ois de Lape rouse (1741-1788), 1788. Private Collection

Bare Island Fort, Botany Bay, La Perouse
Colorful sunset with Bare Island Fort, Botany Bay in La Perouse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Richard Crosse Unknown man Jean-Francois de Galoupe
Richard Crosse, Unknown man, probably Jean-Francois de Galoupe, possibly Jean-Francois de Galoupe, Count de La Perouse, painting, Watercolor on ivory, Inscriptions, Inscription, La Perouse

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)

La Perouse and Bare Island panorama at sunrise, Sydney, Australia
Sunrise at La Perous in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Looking towards Bare Island and a foot bridge that connects it to La Perouse. Taken at sunrise on a cloudy morning

La Perouse Bridge at Sunrise, Sydney, Australia
Footbrige from La Perouse to Bare Island in Sydney, NSW, Australia at sunrise on a cloudy morning

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

Bare Island La Perouse
Bare Island towards mainland. La Perouse, Sydney, Australia

La Perouse Tower at sunrise, Sydney, Australia
Historic 19th century Customs Tower in La Perouse, Sydney, NSW, Australia at sunrise with dramatic sky

La Perouse bridge, Sydeny, Australia
Footbrige from La Perouse to Bare Island fort, Sydney, NSW, Australia, taken at sunrise on a cloudy morning, looking towards Bare Island

The Islands of Samoa and Maouna, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1787 (engraving)
XIR1272880 The Islands of Samoa and Maouna, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Map of the discoveries made in 1787 in the China Seas and Strait of Tartary by French
XIR1272878 Map of the discoveries made in 1787 in the China Seas and Strait of Tartary by French frigates La Boussole and L Astrolabe

Map of the South China Sea, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1787 (engraving)
XIR1272877 Map of the South China Sea, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean FranAzois de Galaup)

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)

Inauguration of a monument to La Perouse in Vanikoro, from Voyage de la Corvette
XIR1272873 Inauguration of a monument to La Perouse in Vanikoro, from Voyage de la Corvette l Astrolabe by Jules Dumont D Urville, 1830 (litho) by French School

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"Discovering New Horizons: The Legacy of La Perouse" Step into the world of exploration and adventure with Comte de La Perouse, an 18th-century French navigator, astronomer, and explorer. His remarkable journey took him to various corners of the globe, leaving a lasting impact on history. In 1782, La Perouse set sail towards San Diego Bay in California as part of his ambitious itinerary. This engraving captures the awe-inspiring beauty he encountered during his travels. With every stroke of his pen and compass, he meticulously documented his findings for future generations to marvel at. A portrait engraving showcases the determined face of this intrepid explorer. His unwavering spirit led him to chart unexplored territories and navigate treacherous waters with unparalleled courage. The early annals of Australian colonies bear witness to La Perouse's significant contributions. Through detailed engravings, we glimpse into the coastal wonders he discovered while tracing Tartary's rugged coastline. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, including shipwrecks and storms that tested his resilience, La Perouse's passion for discovery remained undeterred. An anonymous engraving from 1830 pays tribute to this extraordinary individual who left an indelible mark on history before tragically losing his life in 1788. One such testament is a captivating view captured by La Perouse himself - Petropavlovsk Harbor in the 1780s. It serves as a reminder of his meticulous documentation skills combined with artistic flair that brought these distant lands closer to our imagination. Even after centuries have passed since Jean-Francois de Laperouse graced our world, artists continue to immortalize him through their works. A mysterious artist from ca1820 depicts him in all his glory - a symbol of bravery and curiosity that defined an era. Another anonymous creator transports us back in time with their portrayal from 1788.