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Deux jeunes Suissesses, by Jules Pascin, oil, 1925

Deux jeunes Suissesses

Jules Pascin

1925

oil

From the collection of Musée d'art moderne de Paris

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Overview

Deux jeunes Suissesses is a 1925 oil by Jules Pascin, held at Musée d'art moderne de Paris.

Who painted this?
Jules Pascin
When & what style?
1925
Where can I see it?
Musée d'art moderne de Paris

About this work

This painting shows two women sitting together, both nude. The woman on the left has short dark hair and is looking down, while the woman on the right has short brown hair and is looking straight ahead. The background is a mix of green and brown colors. The painting has a soft, dreamy quality to it, with gentle brushstrokes and muted colors. The women's bodies are relaxed and natural, with no sense of tension or drama. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, you might want to explore more of Jules Pascin's work.

About the artist

Portrait of Jules Pascin
Artist

Jules Pascin

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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