Image
Photographer
Tom Haartsen
On the back: Voor Constantijn van Constant 31-8-1988 (To Constantijn from Constant 31-8-1988)
Work
Heroïnehoertje
1980
42.0cm x 52.5cm
paper, watercolour
Collection unknown
CID: 2883
Constant's house on the Kromme Waal was very close to the Amsterdam Red Light District, an area that suffered from a huge drug problem in the 1980's. This poignant image arose after Constant encountered one of the many heroin-addicted sex workers in his neighbourhood.
L'Ultima cena
1980
63.4cm x 72.3cm
aquatint, etching
Collection Fondation Constant, NL
CID: 682
Edition: 70
There are two different origin stories accompanying this painting. According to the art dealer Nico Delaive, Constant got his inspiration in 1979 when he paid Delaive a two month visit in Italy. One day, Constant saw a bridal couple sitting at a large table with guests. He later declared to Delaive that this scene had formed the basis for the painting.
La belle et la bête
1980
23.5cm x 24.5cm
crayon, ink, pencil
Private collection, NL
CID: 2987
Circa 1980
La dompteuse [II]
1980
27.0cm x 32.5cm
paper, watercolour
Private collection, NL
CID: 2357
circa 1980
Landschap
1980
23.5cm x 31.8cm
crayon, paper, watercolour
Private collection, NL
CID: 2240
Circa 1980
The image size as drawn by Constant: 21 x 29,4 cm
![Constant Nieuwenhuys-Le poète [I], 1980](/system/files/styles/work/private/work/1980_le_poet.jpeg?itok=OnHS5gLp "Constant-Le poète [I], 1980")