Jules Pascin, Bulgarian, American, French, 1885 to 1930, an antique soft ground etching on paper, The Sofa, depicting a scene with two female figures reclining on a sofa. Circa: 1920s. Titled in the print, upper to the center. Stamped, Atelier Pascin, lower right. Framed. An original paper label of Figaro Gallery is on the backside. Julius Mordecai Pincas, known as Pascin or the Prince of Montparnasse, was a Bulgarian artist known for his paintings and drawings. He later became an American citizen. His most frequent subject was women, depicted in casual poses, usually nude or partly dressed. Pascin was educated in Vienna and Munich. He traveled for a time in the United States, spending most of his time in the South. He is best known as a Parisian painter, who associated with the artistic circles of Montparnasse, and was one of the emigres of the School of Paris. Antique European Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.