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The Glass Slipper

Jules Pascin

Artwork Details

The Glass Slipper
1930
Jules Pascin
aquatint and etching on paper
13 13/16 in x 10 in (35.08 cm x 25.4 cm);26 1/8 in x 19 13/16 in (66.36 cm x 50.32 cm);28 1/16 in x 22 1/16 in (71.28 cm x 56.04 cm);13 13/16 in x 10 in (35.08 cm x 25.4 cm)
Museum Purchase
1948/1.418

On Display

Not currently on display

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Description

Subject Matter:

This print is part of Pascin's Cinderella Series. There are variations of the Cinderella folk tale in a number of culures around the world. In this scene, Cinderella tries on the glass slipper that she lost at the ball, identifying her as the chosen partner of the prince. 

Physical Description:

In the foreground of this pastel print, a woman wearing a formal gown holds up her dress as a man in breeches, bends in front of her to help her try on a heeled shoe. There are two women behind her in matching gowns. The women trying on the shoe is quite content, the others all seem to be scowling. 

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