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.