Artwork
Girl with a Kitten
Girl with a Kitten is an unspecified painting by Jules Pascin. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a girl cradling a kitten, accompanied by a bowl of fruit, likely pears, arranged beside her.
The painting depicts a girl cradling a kitten, accompanied by a bowl of fruit, likely pears, arranged beside her. The composition centers on the girl’s gentle hold of the small animal, while the fruit introduces a still-life element that may allude to abundance or transience. The soft lighting and relaxed posture emphasize an intimate, domestic mood rather than overt narrative, suggesting themes of youth, tenderness, and fleeting moments of innocence.
History & Provenance
Girl with a Kitten was painted by Jules Pascin in 1926. The oil on canvas measures 80.3 cm in height and 64.1 cm in width, depicting a young girl holding a kitten beside a bowl of fruit. The work entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains.
No earlier provenance, commission, or ownership details are documented in the sources consulted, the available documentation does not specify a unique accession number, and no exhibition history is recorded.
Overview
Jules Pascin's 1926 painting, Girl with a Kitten, captures a serene domestic moment. The artwork features a young girl gently holding a small feline, positioned alongside a still life arrangement of fruit and flowers. This piece exemplifies Pascin's distinctive style, characterized by its intimate portrayal of subjects and a seemingly spontaneous execution. The painting is currently housed within the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Technique & Style
Pascin's approach in Girl with a Kitten conveys a sense of rapid execution, as though the scene was captured swiftly. The brushstrokes are notably fluid and unconstrained, particularly evident in the depiction of the floral elements and the fruit basket, lending the work an almost sketch-like quality. The color scheme predominantly features warm tones of browns and oranges, which are subtly contrasted by the girl's dark dress, providing a focal point within the composition.
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Artist
Julius Mordecai Pincas (March 31, 1885 – June 2, 1930), known as Pascin (French: erroneously or ), Jules Pascin, also known as the "Prince of Montparnasse", was a Bulgarian artist of the School of Paris, known for his paintings and…
