Early Life and Artistic Training Georges Capgras was born in Joinville-le-Pont, France, on May 16, 1866. His early years in this French setting provided the foundation for a life spent entirely within the realm of painting. He would remain active in the art world until his death in Paris on August 5, 1947. His formal education was shaped by the guidance of several distinct hands. He began his studies under Georges Callot, learning th…