Louis Le Breton

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Louis Le Breton
Born	1818 Douarnenez
Died	1866

French ships Astrolabe and Zélée, by Le Breton

Louis Le Breton (1818 - 1866) was a French painter specialised in marine paintings.

Le Breton studied medecine and took part in Dumont d'Urville's expedition aboard the Astrolabe. After the official scientific drawer of the expedition died, Le Breton replaced him.

From 1847, he devoted himself exclusively to drawing for the French Navy.