André MARCHAND (1907-1997) - Double study of a female face

André Marchand (1907–1997) was a French painter and draftsman known for the sensitivity of his line and the poetry of his figurative compositions. Closely associated with major movements in modern French art, he developed a body of work imbued with softness and introspection, particularly in his studies of human figures.

This ink drawing, with fine lines enhanced by a very light wash, depicts a double study of a female face. The delicacy of the line and the simplicity of the paper medium testify to the artist's graphic mastery in his mature years.

• Technique: Ink drawing (fine lines, very light wash)
• Medium: Paper
• Dimensions: 21 × 16 cm
• Subject: Double study of a female face
• Signature: Signed lower center
• Estimated period: Circa 1930–1940
• Condition: Stain
• Framing: Old frame

This work is offered by PACART after verification of its authenticity and stylistic coherence.