Auguste Borget

Auguste Borget (1808–1877) was a French artist known for his drawings and prints of exotic places, in particular China.

Beginning in 1836, he traveled through North and South America before stopping briefly in Honolulu in May, 1838, on board the ship "Psyche", on a world tour.

While in Canton, he met the English artist George Chinnery, and they went on sketching trips together.

His book "La Chine ouverte" was illustrated with fine woodcut engravings.

A major Salon of his original works, including watercolors and boldly executed oil paintings was held in Paris in 1843.