Ambroise Louis Garneray

Ambroise Louis Garneray (1783-1857) was a French corsair, painter, and writer. Garneray began his career as a seaman and served under Robert Surcouf and Jean-Marie Dutertre. He was captured by the British and held as a prisoner of war for eight years, during which time he sold paintings to improve his standard of living. After his release, he returned to Paris and devoted himself to painting. Garneray's notable works include Capture of Kent by Surcouf, Return from the Isle of Elba, and The Naval Battle of Navarino. One of his curious statements was, "But for piracy, I believe that I practiced about all kinds of navigation."

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