This exhibition explores the initial encounters of French explorers with Australia and its inhabitants. The collection showcases manuscripts, drawings, and watercolors that document the explorers' reactions to the indigenous peoples, the unique fauna, and the diverse flora of the continent, offering a visual and textual record of their experiences.

The exhibition, as documented by its accompanying materials, focuses on the observational records of early French explorers in Australia. The collection highlights their reactions to the land, its wildlife, and its indigenous populations, providing a historical perspective on these encounters. The emphasis is on the visual and written documentation produced during these expeditions. This curated selection offers a specific lens through which to view early European engagement with the Australian continent.