He also studied at the Petit Séminaire de Québec and then studied in Paris for three years, returning to Lower Canada in 1781. His training in Paris, although not completed, gave him a strong foundation in painting, sculpture, and architecture.
He also attended Petit Séminaire de Québec, and then studied in Paris for three years, returning to Lower Canada in 1781. His training in Paris, though incomplete, provided a solid foundation in painting, sculpture, and architecture.