Word: pascin
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Modernism strongly predominates the exhibition of art, which was recently opened in the small Common Room of Dunster House. Of the six paintings shown all are by contemporary artists, with the exception of Pascin, who died...
...some of the work of her countrymen. Pablo Picasso may be seen in two colored etchings which are characteristic of his latest and more incomprehensible moments; George Braque and Andre Lurcat contribute to the confusion of one who would like very much to understand. On the other hand, Jules Pascin, whose career among the sordid elements of Paris closed but recently has several strange yet interesting pieces on display. Four heads by Andre Derain complete the French side of the exhibition...
...Pascin's wife and his mistress remain on the best of terms, will amicably share in his estate, which was not small...
...years ago when such wise collectors as the sponsors of last week's memorial show were boosting the market price of Pascin's delicate and decadent women, a French firm placed him under a very liberal contract which gave him an income and a percentage of commissions that seemed to guarantee financial independence. Pascin realized that he would never live to enjoy it : he was dying of cirrhosis of the liver...
...hours later the sign was still on the door. His great and good friend Lucy Krogh became frightened, summoned the concierge, broke down the door. The studio was dark, deserted. They broke into the bedroom. The shades were down; it took them a minute to realize what had happened. Pascin had slashed his wrists with a razor. Blood spurted over the room but Death came slowly. He stag gered to the wall, scrawled AU REVOIR LUCY in blood with a gory finger, knotted a cord round his throat and hung himself from the doorknob...