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, given to Jean Tambuté (see commentary [PS 488]) in Pau, proves that not only the idea for the large painting [PS 512] was born during the exile but also preparatory studies must have been already executed at that time.
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 May 10, 2025).