Image

Constant Nieuwenhuys-Tikus, 1991

Photographer

Tom Haartsen

Image

Tikus

1991
Late period
71,0cm
x 50,0cm
paper
watercolour
Collection Fondation Constant, NL

CID

515

Constant loved animals and had some loyal companions by his side over the years. His last dog was Tikus, who was with Constant from 1990 till his death. When his dog Waldo died in 1989, Constant was heartbroken. In 1990 he decided he was ready for a new companion, so he went to the pound. He was looking for a medium size dog, like Waldo had been. However, a little fluff ball called Tikus had just come in. (Tikus means mouse in Malaysian.) Constant considered him a bit too much the size of a lap dog. However, Tikus had recognised their bond. When Constant came out of the bathroom, Tikus was waiting there for him and Constant gave in. From that moment they were inseparable.

When Constant passed away in 2005, Tikus died a few days later. They are buried together at Zorgvlied.

    Signed/dated

    Titled, signed and dated "Tikus" Constant '91, bottom right in black pencil
    Tags
    Animal
    Dog
    Friend
    Portrait
    Yellow

    Frame dimensions

    unknown

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