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The Handsome Barber

c. 1914-1920

Jules Pascin

Associated Names

Jules Pascin

Artist, French, 1885 - 1930

The image contains curved lines and swirling shapes, creating an abstract scene. A vertical line is in the center, surrounded by figures resembling people in conversation or grooming. Soft, flowing lines and watercolor effects create a relaxed atmosphere. The scene suggests an informal outdoor gathering under a stylized sky, with a hand reaching in from above.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper
Credit Line

The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 34.5 x 23 cm (13 9/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2011.60.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Evelyn Nef, Washington, D.C.; bequest to NGA, 2010.

Associated Names

Nef, Evelyn Stefansson

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: the handsome barber (N. Orleans); lower right in graphite: Pascin

Wikidata ID

Q64591629

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