charles alexandre lesueur
Early Life and Background Name: Charles Alexandre Lesueur Born: January 1, 1778, Le Havre, France Died: December 12, 1846, Le Havre, France Family: Son of Jean-Baptiste Denis Lesueur (an Admiralty employee) and Charlotte Thieullent. Early education at the College of Le Havre demonstrated academic aptitude. Served briefly in the Navy and later as a clerk. The Baudin Expedition and Early Artistic Development Joined Nicola…
The Lifeline
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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