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The Complete Works of Philippe Smit
by Andreas Narzt and Florence Castellani
Catalogue entry
PS 131
Emma Reading
Before 1915
Pastel on cardboard
15 x 12 5/8 in. (38 x 32 cm)
Neither signed, nor dated
This pastel could not be examined during the development of the catalogue raisonné.
Private collection, Netherlands
Provenance
Anton de Jager (gift from his wife, Elisabeth Smit, the sister of the artist)
Private collection, NL (by descent)
Exhibitions
No known exhibitions.
Literature & Primary Sources
No known published references.
Notes
This painting, formerly known as 'Lize Reading', is in our opinion more likely to be a portrait of her sister Emma.
Record last updated November 11, 2024. Please note that the information on this and all pages is periodically reviewed and subject to change.
Citation: Narzt, Andreas and Castellani, Florence. "Emma Reading, Before 1915 (PS 131)." In The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. www.philippesmit.com/catalogue/entry.php?id=131 (accessed on September 11, 2025).