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The main influences in Jean-Louis Bessède’s work are diverse and reflect his rich artistic career:

• The great masters of art history: He pays homage to artists who influenced his training, in particular Velázquez, whose famous Meninas he reinterprets in a series of paintings.
• Modern artists: Francis Bacon and Alberto Giacometti influenced his way of isolating the human figure, presenting it in its solitude and immobility.
• Spiritual and mythological themes: his painting is part of a spiritualist approach, as shown by his series on angels and his works for the Église du Mont Bouquet.
• Primitive art and graphics: his style combines elements of graphics and primitivism, creating a unique aesthetic.