Auguste François Gorguet: Weaver of Myth and Parisian Life Auguste François Gorguet (1862-1927) was more than just a painter; he was a meticulous observer of the French social landscape, a skilled draughtsman, and a significant figure in the transition from academic art to a more expressive, modern style. Born into a family of artists in Paris, Gorguet’s early life was steeped in artistic tradition, yet he ultimately forged his own di…