Charles-Alexandre Lesueur 1778 - 1846

occupation:
Artist, Naturalist
Nationality:
French
born in:
Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France

1815 - met William Maclure, traveled with him, and was persuaded to join him in Philadelphia. 1845 - was appointed curator of the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle du Havre which was created to house his many drawings and paintings.