The Complete Works of Philippe Smit
by Andreas Narzt and Florence Castellani
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Photo: Christopher Burke Studios, NY; © FdDPS
Photo: Christopher Burke Studios, NY; FdDPS
Original frame designed and painted by the artist.
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Classification: Pastel »
Theme: town/industrial »
Medium: Pastel »
Support: on cardboard »
PS 283 (P 224)
Recloses in Spring
Alternate title: The Spring
1926–30
Pastel on cardboard
30 7/8 x 43 in. (78.5 x 109 cm)
Neither signed, nor dated
This painting could not be examined during the preparation of the catalogue raisonné.
Inventories
Inv. T. P., Ptgs etc. at Bryn Athyn, n.d. [c. 1940], Glencairn archives: no number [30] [P 224], p. [1], Village Scene - Hillside - (Village of Reclose[s]) - Fruit trees in bloom, 43 1/4 x 30 1/4 [in.].
Inv. Pitcairn, n.d. [c.1957], n.p., LNC archives: no. P 224, Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, Village (Recloses) with fruit trees in bloom to the left, Smit, Pastel, 29 1/2 x 42 1/2 [in.].
Inv. LNC, 1984, updated Oct. 1998, LNC archives: no. P 224, p. 4, The Main Residence - Bedroom #2, Village of Recloses with trees in bloom, Pastel, [1998: Sold, Heather R.], 29 1/2 x 42 1/2 [in.].
Provenance
The Lord's New Church, Bryn Athyn, PA (donation from the above)
Exhibitions
No known exhibitions.
Literature & Primary Sources
No known published references.
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. "Recloses in Spring, 1926–30 (PS 283)." The Complete Works of Philippe Smit. http://www.philippesmit.com/cr/catalogue/entry.php?id=283 (accessed on April 19, 2024).