Schoolgirl by Jules Pascin. A young girl in a black dress sits on a bright yellow surface against a background of blue and red stripes.

Schoolgirl

Jules Pascin

1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A thoughtful portrait of a young girl rendered in a bold, early modernist palette of primary colors.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft yellow, Charcoal black, Soft cream

About the piece

Created in 1908, this oil painting by Jules Pascin captures a quiet, introspective moment through a sophisticated use of color and form. The stark black of the schoolgirl's dress is set against a vibrant yellow and blue backdrop, showcasing the artist's expressive style that would later influence the School of Paris movement.