Jean Quilichini (1907–1978) was a French painter of Corsican origin, whose body of work reflects a deep and enduring relationship with the Mediterranean landscape, particularly the rugged coastline and luminous skies of Corsica. Born in 1907, Quilichini developed a visual language rooted in naturalism, yet enriched by impressionist and post-impressionist sensibilities. His paintings are primarily devoted to seascapes and coastal views, often capturing the dramatic tension between land and sea. He was especially skilled at rendering the interplay of light and water, whether through the crashing of waves against jagged rocks, the stillness of a bay at dusk, or the golden warmth of the setting sun filtering through coastal clouds. His brushwork is direct yet atmospheric, evoking not only the visual but also the emotional essence of his surroundings.

His mature work demonstrates a confident command of color, composition, and light modulation—suggesting a strong foundation either through academic study or self-discipline. Quilichini was part of a generation of regionalist painters who remained committed to figurative representation during a time when abstraction was becoming dominant in the postwar French art scene. Rather than seek avant-garde innovation, he focused on a faithful yet poetic depiction of his native island’s landscapes, emphasizing the emotional connection between the artist and his environment.

Though he did not achieve widespread fame during his lifetime, Jean Quilichini’s paintings have garnered increasing interest among collectors and regional art enthusiasts, particularly in southern France and Corsica. His seascapes are particularly appreciated for their decorative quality and nostalgic evocation of Mediterranean light, placing Quilichini within a lineage of painters who successfully combined regional identity with universal aesthetic appeal. Today, he is recognized as a quiet but resonant voice in 20th-century French landscape painting, especially in relation to Corsican visual heritage.