Inv. Pitcairn, n.d. [c.1957], n.p., LNC archives: no. P 1071: Brought from France, Head of Grandfather Smit - Hand against Cheek, Drawing, 9 1/2 x 7 [in.].

Inv. LNC, 1984, updated Oct. 1998, LNC archives: no. P 1071: p. 4, The Main Residence - Hall to Master Bedroom, Head of Grandfather Smit (Hand against cheek), Drawing, 9 1/2 x 7 [in.].

Provenance

Marijke Urban-Pitcairn

The Lord's New Church, Bryn Athyn, PA (donation from the above)

Exhibitions

1988 Glencairn Museum

Glencairn Museum, Academy of the New Church, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, New Light, Ten Artists Inspired by Emanuel Swedenborg, January 30–March 13, 1988, no. 8, ill. b/w, as Head of Grandfather Smit, pencil, 9 1/2" x 7," courtesy of the Lord's New Church which is Nova Hierosolyma.

Literature & Primary Sources

No known published references.

Record last updated March 23, 2017. Please note that the information on this and all pages is periodically reviewed and subject to change.

Citation: Narzt, Andreas and Castellani, Florence. "Head of Artist's Father, 1925–30 (PS 278)." In The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. www.philippesmit.com/catalogue/entry.php?id=278 (accessed on May 10, 2025).

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