Jean Ducasse

Jean Ducasse (1930–2011) | Master of Bullfighting and Mediterranean Light

Jean Ducasse was a French painter from the Landes region, born in Morcenx and passed away in Saubion. He is primarily celebrated as one of the great bullfighting painters of the 20th century. However, his rich and varied body of work also encompasses Mediterranean landscapes, scenes of the Cannes Croisette, still lifes, and portraits.

Trained in Paris, he crossed paths with major figures such as Picasso, worked alongside Bernard Buffet, and earned the admiration of Raoul Dufy. His style, characterized by expressive realism and a mastery of light, captures the intensity of the bullring as well as the gentleness of Southern landscapes. Between 1980 and 1985, he lived in Mexico and Latin America, where his work was highly acclaimed, as well as in Japan, Spain, and the United States. His Mediterranean landscapes, often inspired by the French Riviera, stand out for their warm colors and vibrant, sun-drenched atmosphere. Jean Ducasse leaves behind a diverse artistic legacy, bridging the passion for tauromachia and a profound love for the Mediterranean.