 Unfortunately the Foggos arrived just at the commencement of Napoleon's military despotism, and were unable to quit Paris and return to their native land as they desired.James and his younger brother George Foggo, wishing to become painters, were placed in the academy at Paris under the instruction of Jean Baptiste Regnault.The brothers became desirous of emulating the work done, under the encouragement of their country, by the French historical painters.