After Pierre Bataille completed his masterpiece, "the Bayeux Tapestry in Wood", he was inspired to continue working in the mode of "bas relief".  Bataille estimates he spends his time almost equally between research, drawing and sculpting.  Jacques Cartier's exploration of Canada was a subject worthy of his art.  Choosing the events that were most compelling to him he began preparations by passionately drawing, then  carving a series of low-relief panels: 8 oak panel each 8 Feet 2 inches by 1 Foot 8 inches.  In them, Bataille faithfully depicts the heroic enterprises of Jacques Cartier and his men on their first voyage to the new lands of Canada. To view, click on panel.

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