The Handsome Barber

Jules Pascin, c. 1914-1920

The image contains curved lines and swirling shapes, creating an abstract scene. A vertical line is in the center, surrounded by figures resembling people in conversation or grooming. Soft, flowing lines and… · description from the collection

Collection data

Artist: Jules Pascin ¹
Date: c. 1914-1920 ¹
Medium: watercolor with pen and black ink on wove paper ¹
Original: 3,388 × 5,138 px ¹
License: CC0 (National Gallery of Art Open Access)
Credit: National Gallery of Art, Washington, The John U. and Evelyn S. Nef Collection

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