a french painter's journey through time joseph alexis bafcop, a french painter, was born on november 6th, 1804, in cassel (nord), and passed away on february 9th, 1895, in the same city. as the brother of ambroise bafcop, sculptor and merchant of fabric, and son of andré arnould bafcop, baker in cassel, joseph's artistic journey is a fascinating blend of family legacy and personal passion. early life and training joseph alexis bafcop studied painting at the school of painting in anvers before settling in paris. this formative period, marked by his receipt of a silver medal from the royal acad…