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Havana

Jules Pascin

1918

graphite

paperboard

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Havana is a 1918 graphite by Jules Pascin, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jules Pascin
When & what style?: 1918
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy outdoor scene with people and animals. In the center, two donkeys stand near a wooden cart piled with bright yellow bananas. A few men in hats and loose clothes walk around—one looks at the donkeys, another leans on a pole. In the background, a small building with a thatched roof sits under a tree. The quick, loose brushstrokes give the scene a lively, unfinished feel, like a snapshot of daily life. The bright colors pop against the pale paper, making the bananas stand out. Next, check out how watercolor, glazing works to create depth and light.