Artwork

Zimette and Mireille

Zimette and Mireille, by Jules Pascin, oil, 1923
Zimette and Mireille, by Jules Pascin, oil, 1923

Zimette and Mireille is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Jules Pascin. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.

About this work

Overview

Zimette and Mireille is an oil painting created by Jules Pascin in 1923, currently part of the collection at the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two women in a relaxed, everyday setting. One sits in a chair, while the other stands beside her, both wearing simple, flowing attire. Their subtle facial expressions contribute to an overall atmosphere of calmness.

Technique & Style

Pascin employed muted colors and soft brushstrokes to evoke a sense of serenity, characteristic of his approach to capturing intimate, quiet moments.

History & Provenance

Created in 1923, the work is now held in the permanent collection of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.

Artist & collection

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…