Image
Photographer
Unknown
Circa 1980
Work
Discours inaugural
1980
20.1cm x 19.9cm
ink, paper, pen, watercolour
Private collection
CID: 2454
Circa 1980.
Fanny Kelk
1980
95.0cm x 74.5cm
linen, oil paint
Private collection, NL
CID: 1107
On the back: Voor Constantijn van Constant 31-8-1988 (To Constantijn from Constant 31-8-1988)
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.
