The Parisian Foundation Paris, 1896. The 18th arrondissement provides the backdrop for the birth of Pierre Alexandre François Farrey. He enters the world of formal training at the École des Beaux Arts de Paris, working within the studio of Collin. This period of rigorous instruction defines his technical grounding. By 1923, his presence in the art world is felt through works like Nature morte and Female Nude, both of which find their w…