Georges Goursat: The Wit of Belle Époque Paris Georges Goursat (1863-1934) remains a singular figure in French art history—a caricaturist whose deceptively simple watercolor landscapes and portraits captured the spirit of his era with remarkable precision. Born in Périgueux, France, he honed his artistic skills initially through self-teaching before gaining recognition for his satirical drawings published in journals like *Le Charivari* and *La Libre Parole*, cementing his reputation as a keen observer of Parisian society during the Belle Époque (roughly 1870-1914). His work wasn’t merely am…