Early Life, Family and Artistic Training Jules Cayron was born on September 28, 1868, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. He grew up in a household shaped by his father's service; Alphonse Cayron was a former officer of the French army and a member of the Legion of Honour. His mother, Fanny Schmitz, completed the family unit during his early years in the city. His path toward painting began with formal studies at the École na…