1929
oil
From the collection of Musée d'art moderne de Paris
Manolita is a 1929 oil by Jules Pascin, held at Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
The painting features a nude woman reclining on a couch, her body relaxed and her head tilted back. The artist's use of oil paint creates a soft, dreamy quality, with muted colors that evoke a sense of intimacy. The woman's pose is natural and unposed, as if she has just settled into the couch. Her facial expression is serene, with her eyes closed and a slight smile on her lips. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. The painting is a beautiful example of the artist's skill with oil paint, and it invites the viewer to step into the quiet, intimate world of the subject. To learn more about this technique, look up "glazing".
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 drawings.
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