Jean Pezous

Jean Pezous (6 March 1815, Toulon - 18 April 1885, Paris) was a French painter known primarily for genre scenes; many depicting group activities.

Later, he worked in the studios of the Marquis de Clinchamp (1787-1880), a church painter, and was also influenced by Pierre Letuaire, a noted Provençal artist.

He collaborated with Victor Orsel in creating decorations for the church of Notre-Dame de-Lorette, together with his fellow students, Alphonse Périn and Gabriel Tyr.

His debut at the Salon came in 1846 with "Le Jeu de boule" (The Ball Game), which received an honorable mention.

When he went back to Paris, he began to paint in the style of Corot but died, destitute, before he was able to restart his career.