Art & Statues
Art Deco Style Cubist Oil Painting "Portrait de femme " by Pascal Jarrion
Art Deco Style Cubist Oil Painting "Portrait de femme " by Pascal Jarrion
“Portrait de Femme,” meaning “Portrait of a Woman,” is an original Cubist painting by French artist Pascal Jarrion. The composition presents a woman's face through an intricate arrangement of overlapping geometric forms, creating a portrait that gradually reveals itself as the viewer studies the painting.
Pascal's distinctive style draws on the great Cubist painters of the early twentieth century, particularly Picasso and Braque, while bringing his own contemporary interpretation to the subject. The woman's eyes, nose, and lips emerge from a complex arrangement of angular and curved shapes, giving the painting an almost architectural quality.
The restrained palette of muted greens, warm browns, grays, and ivory adds to the character of the painting. Subtle shading and variations in texture give depth to the individual forms, while the strong vertical composition keeps the portrait visually balanced. There is something particularly interesting about the way Pascal combines the human figure with abstract geometry, allowing the viewer to discover different elements of the face with each look.
Born in Perpignan, France, in 1961, Pascal Jarrion studied at Les Beaux Arts de Perpignan before eventually relocating to Los Angeles in 2005. His work reflects a lifelong interest in Cubism, classical sculpture, and the decorative arts. Working in both painting and sculpture, he has developed a recognizable style that connects the artistic movements of the 1920s and 1930s with contemporary art.
The painting is signed in the lower left and presented in a handsome dark wood frame with a contrasting gold interior border that complements the colors of the composition.
An excellent example of Pascal Jarrion's exploration of Cubist portraiture, this painting would be equally appropriate in an Art Deco interior or a contemporary setting.
