This small pastel could be one of the studies which Philippe Smit mentions in his postcards sent to René Massé while strolling in the Oise (see Chronology 1911).

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Citation: Narzt, Andreas and Castellani, Florence. "Village by a River, c.1910–14 (PS 41)." In The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. www.philippesmit.com/catalogue/entry.php?id=41 (accessed on May 14, 2025).

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