Châtillon, Auguste de 1808-1881

Auguste de Châtillon was a French painter, sculptor, and poet. Unable to make a living in France, he moved to the United States, settling in New Orleans, La., between 1844 and 1851. While in the United States he wrote poetry and painted a scene of the Battle of Resaca de la Palma (May 9, 1846), one of Zachary Taylor's victories in the Mexican War.

From the description of Souvenir du sejour aux Etats-Unis d'un artiste français, 1845-1851. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 82161381