Girls' School

c. 1925

Jules Pascin

Associated Names
Jules Pascin

Artist, French, 1885 - 1930

This is a painting of a group of people in a lively scene. The painting depicts multiple figures sketched in loose outlines standing closely together. The figures are drawn with minimal details, and the painting uses light pastel colors. The composition is dynamic, with figures overlapping each other, and there is a vertical element resembling a pole or tree trunk in the center. The background includes broad lines and patches of color, hinting at a suggestion of a setting with possible architectural elements or an outdoor atmosphere. This is in the style of Henri Matisse, characterized by its fluid lines and washes of delicate color.
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Provenance

Beverly and Christopher With, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64591634

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