Der Spaziergang
1916-1917
Jules Pascin’s 'La Promenade' feels like a fleeting memory of a bustling street, rendered in soft, hazy watercolors and sketchy ink lines. Created around 1916-1917 during the chaos of World War I, the scene is populated by ghostly figures wandering aimlessly, with one central character sporting a dark, almost mask-like face that anchors the composition. This Expressionist piece captures the anxiety and displacement of the era, yet maintains a delicate, dreamlike quality. You can even spot the 'Pascin Estate' stamp in the bottom left corner, a little secret signature of its history!
- Technique
- watercolor and ink
- Material
- paper