A Legacy of Precision: The Life and Art of François-Edme Ricois The story of François-Edme Ricois is one of profound dedication, a life lived through the meticulous observation of the world around him. Born in 1795 in the quiet French town of Courtalain, Ricois was destined for a life entwined with the brush and canvas. He was born into an artistic lineage, the son of the painter Jacques Edme RicoIS, which provided him with an early i…