A magnificent work on paper by Jules Pascin (1885 - 1930).
Large love letter to the brothels, cafe’s and nightlife of Paris by ‘The Prince of Montparnasse’, Jules Pascin.
Pascin was one of the most distinctive figures of the École de Paris and a central presence in the artistic circles of Montparnasse during the early twentieth century. Often referred to as the “Prince of Montparnasse,” he became known for a body of work that combined exceptional draftsmanship with moments of intimacy, vulnerability and quiet melancholy. His women, whether models, performers, lovers, or figures drawn from Parisian nightlife were among his most enduring subjects, often depicted not as idealised types but as complex individuals inhabiting fragile emotional scenes.
Despite some professional success and international recognition, Pascin struggled with depression and alcoholism throughout his life. In 1930, on the eve of a major exhibition in Paris, he died by suicide at the age of forty-five. His death cemented his reputation as one of the most tragic and romantic figures of the School of Paris. Pascin’s paintings and drawings are held in numerous major museums including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Louvre, Paris.
Ink on paper.
75cm x 60cm (including frame).
C1915, France.
The authenticity of this drawing has been confirmed by the artists authority, Rosemarie Napolitano.
Provenance
Private collection, Paris.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.
A magnificent work on paper by Jules Pascin (1885 - 1930).
Large love letter to the brothels, cafe’s and nightlife of Paris by ‘The Prince of Montparnasse’, Jules Pascin.
Pascin was one of the most distinctive figures of the École de Paris and a central presence in the artistic circles of Montparnasse during the early twentieth century. Often referred to as the “Prince of Montparnasse,” he became known for a body of work that combined exceptional draftsmanship with moments of intimacy, vulnerability and quiet melancholy. His women, whether models, performers, lovers, or figures drawn from Parisian nightlife were among his most enduring subjects, often depicted not as idealised types but as complex individuals inhabiting fragile emotional scenes.
Despite some professional success and international recognition, Pascin struggled with depression and alcoholism throughout his life. In 1930, on the eve of a major exhibition in Paris, he died by suicide at the age of forty-five. His death cemented his reputation as one of the most tragic and romantic figures of the School of Paris. Pascin’s paintings and drawings are held in numerous major museums including The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Louvre, Paris.
Ink on paper.
75cm x 60cm (including frame).
C1915, France.
The authenticity of this drawing has been confirmed by the artists authority, Rosemarie Napolitano.
Provenance
Private collection, Paris.
London collection or worldwide shipping available on all items. Please email beforehand for a quote, or select pick up at checkout.
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