The Complete Works of Philippe Smit
by Andreas Narzt and Florence Castellani
PS 497
Angels' concert, Study
c.1942–43
Charcoal, heightened with white chalk, and pastel on paper (brown)
11 x 8 5/16 in. (28 x 21 cm) (sight size)
Dedicated and signed lower right: a [sic] mon cher ami/ Jean/ Ph. Smit
This drawing could not be examined during the preparation of the catalogue raisonné.
Private collection, France
Provenance
Jean Tambuté (gift from the artist)
Private collection, France (by descent)
Exhibitions
No known exhibitions.
Literature & Primary Sources
No known published references.
Notes
This pastel, presented to Jean Tambuté, most probably in Pau1, suggests not only that the idea for the large pastel [PS 512] emerged during the exile, but also that preparatory studies had already, in all likelihood, been undertaken at that time.
1. See Chronology 1940-43.
Record last updated May 9, 2017. Please note that the information on this and all pages is periodically reviewed and subject to change.
Citation: Narzt, Andreas and Castellani, Florence. "Angels' concert, Study, c.1942–43 (PS 497)." In The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. www.philippesmit.com/catalogue/entry.php?id=497 (accessed on June 19, 2026).