The Complete Works of Philippe Smit
by Andreas Narzt and Florence Castellani
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Keywords
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- church »
- mountain(s) »
- Sites, France
: - Beaudéan »
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PS 494
Saint Martin's Church in Beaudéan, Pyrenees
1942
Pastel on cardboard
15 3/8 x 12 3/16 in. (39 x 31 cm) (sight size)
Neither signed, nor dated
Inventories
Inv. Leteneur, n.d. [1977], n.p., s.n., private archives: no. [46]: p. [5], chambre de monsieur: Smit Philippe - 'Eglise des Pyrénées'/ Pastel, 39 x 31 [cm].
Exhibitions
No known exhibitions.
Literature & Primary Sources
No known published references.
Notes
During World War II Philippe Smit, having taken refuge in the town of Pau, obtained a safe-conduct allowing him to go to Bagnères-de-Bigorre, known for its thermal baths, at the foot of the Pyrenees, from 8th July to 26th August 1942.
The church of Beaudéan, represented in the pastel, is very close to this spa town, and it was during this visit that the painter was able to execute this work.
Record last updated February 5, 2017. Please note that the information on this and all pages is periodically reviewed and subject to change.
Citation: Narzt, Andreas and Castellani, Florence. "Saint Martin's Church in Beaudéan, Pyrenees, 1942 (PS 494)." In The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. www.philippesmit.com/catalogue/entry.php?id=494 (accessed on May 11, 2025).