Patrice Pellerin

Author, illustrator and scriptwriter, Patrice Pellerin is one of the greatest contemporary masters of maritime comic books.
He is the sole creator of the series L’Épervier, now regarded as an essential classic of the genre. His work is characterised by exceptional documentary rigour, which lends his illustrations a striking sense of realism.

Launched in 1994, L’Épervier is an epic historical adventure set between mainland France and French Guiana. Thanks to this series, Pellerin has established himself as a true expert on the year 1742 in France. In particular, he has a perfect command of the architecture and details of the Palace of Versailles, which he depicts with remarkable precision in his illustrations.

Ships, costumes, settings, weaponry… every historical element is the subject of rigorous research. This commitment to accuracy has won over both history enthusiasts and historians themselves, who regularly call upon him for reconstructions when iconographic sources are lacking. A must-read.

Patrice Pellerin enjoys a strong reputation in the comic book market, driven by the success of his series L’Épervier and recognition of his commitment to historical and artistic accuracy. His original artwork is highly sought after, as are his covers – which can fetch over €20,000 – and his rare colour illustrations, which showcase his remarkable talent as a watercolourist. As his output is very limited – one album every five years – his works have become particularly rare and valuable. He has been the subject of several exhibitions at the Galerie Daniel Maghen, as well as a ‘white-glove’ auction in 2022 at Daniel Maghen Enchères, an event at which all the works on offer were sold. His work is regularly featured in specialist comic book auctions, confirming the interest of collectors.

To preserve your works on paper, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the mediums used. Paintings made with pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing. Works containing watercolor are particularly sensitive to light, unlike gouache and acrylic.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.

Patrice Pellerin, an illustrator, scriptwriter and colourist born in Brest in 1955, is the creator of the famous historical and maritime comic series L’Épervier, which he has been developing since 1994. A self-taught artist with a passion for history, he began his career in educational illustration before producing two volumes of Barbe-Rouge and then co-creating Les Aigles décapitées. With L’Épervier, he has established himself as a master of the genre, combining documentary accuracy, narrative talent and graphic precision. The series, acclaimed by critics and adapted for television, is now an essential reference in historical comics.