Young girl 

Jules Pascin created “Young Girl” using graphite and colored pencil on paper. Pascin, as a Jewish artist who moved to the United States during the First World War to avoid conscription in the French army, explored themes of displacement and identity throughout his career. In this artwork, Pascin challenges conventional representations of women in art, common at the time. Instead of idealizing the female form, Pascin captures a sense of introspection of his subject, a young girl reading. The use of delicate lines and soft colors contributes to the intimate and personal nature of the piece. There is a casualness that invites you to feel as if you are sitting in the same room with her. Pascin’s work often reflects the societal issues of his time, including changing gender roles. "Young Girl" invites us to contemplate the experiences and perspectives of young women during a period of social and cultural transformation. It is through this lens that we can appreciate the emotional and personal dimensions of Pascin’s art, and its relevance to our understanding of identity, gender, and representation.