Possible Clues:

• His "L'Absinthe" was originally titled "Dans un Café"
• French artist known for his ballet scenes, d.1917
• Artist died, wise person falling over
• French painter of ballerinas
• Contemporary of Cassatt
• Elevated Old Masters finally -- including me?
• Painter departs, returning wise
• “Place de la Concorde” painter
• "The Rehearsal" painter
• "Foyer of the Dance" painter