A beautiful early 20th-century drawing of a woman by French/American painter and illustrator, Willy Thiriar (1889-1965).

This is a fine work with a gentle touch and a true appreciation of the subtle details.

Willy Thiriar lived in Brussels and worked during the early part of the 20th-century. Alongside his paintings and drawings, he also created illustrations and posters for films.

The drawing is signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.

Medium: Pencil and chalk on paper
Overall size: 16” x 20½” / 41cm x 52cm
Year of creation: c. 1930
Provenance: Germany
Condition: Areas of foxing, particularly in the lower left and right. Frame with some age-related wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £1,217 achieved for a landscape painting at auction in 2017.
Our reference: BRV507