Montparnasse (1940 – 1941) by Francis Picabia

Montparnasse - Francis Picabia - 1940 - 1941

Artwork Information

TitleMontparnasse
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Date1940 - 1941
Mediumoil,cardboard
Dimensions105.5 x 76.5 cm
Art MovementKitsch
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Montparnasse

The artwork titled “Montparnasse,” created by Francis Picabia between 1940 and 1941, is an oil painting on cardboard. This piece, part of the Kitsch art movement, measures 105.5 x 76.5 cm and belongs to the genre of genre painting. Currently, it is held in a private collection.

The artwork depicts a scene with a central male figure holding up a large sketch of a reclining nude figure. The man, dressed in dark attire with a red shirt underneath, stands in the foreground. Behind him sits a woman draped in a white cloth, her legs drawn up as she gazes towards the viewer, potentially offering a contrast between live art and its representation. The background is dark with hints of additional artworks and a potted plant with vibrant flowers, infusing the composition with elements of domestic and artistic life.

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