Jules Pascin
1885–1930
Introduction
Julius Mordecai Pincas (March 31, 1885 – June 5, 1930), known as Pascin (French: [pas.kin], erroneously [pas.kɛ̃] or [pa.sɛ̃]), Jules Pascin, also known as the "Prince of Montparnasse", was a Bulgarian artist of the School of Paris, known for his paintings and drawings. He later became an American citizen. His most frequent subject was women, depicted in casual poses, usually nude or partly dressed.
Pascin was educated in Vienna and Munich. He traveled for a time in the United States, spending most of his time in the South. He is best known as a Parisian painter, who associated with the artistic circles of Montparnasse, and was one of the emigres of the School of Paris. Having struggled with depression and alcoholism, he died by suicide at the age of 45.
Wikidata identifier
Q469063
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Introduction
Comment on works: genre, Landscapes
Country of birth
Bulgaria
Roles
Artist, graphic artist, illustrator, painter
ULAN identifier
500028526
Names
Jules Pascin, Julius Pascin, Pascin, Julius Pincas Pascin, I︠U︡liĭ Paskin, Julius Pincas, Julius Mordecai Pincus, I︠U︡liĭ Pinkas, Julius Pinkas, Julius Mordecai Pintas, j. pascin, ז'ול פאסקן
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