Portrait, probably a study carried out at a young age inspired by an ancient painting. These are most likely works made at a young age as exercises and studies. Short biography of the artist: Pierre Eugène Duteurtre known as DUT was born in 1911 in Deuil-la-Barre (Val-d’Oise, France), he was a French cartoonist and painter who began his career in 1930 at the Société parisienne d’édition (SPE), in 1947 to work at the Marijac publishing house. After a long and successful career, in 1968 he abandoned comics to devote himself exclusively to painting. He died in 1989 in the Netherlands. Detailed biography available on Wikipedia. Further information available in the Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Akoun, Mayer. Age: first half of the 20th century Support and Technique: charcoal on paper. Provenance: France Conditions: good, consider the age Measures: 31.5 x 48 cm. Portrait, probably a young age study inspired by an antique painting. By french illustrator and painter. Part of a large paintings and drawings collection of this artist that we recently bought and you can find in our store. At your place: first half of the 20th century Medium and painting surface: charcoal on paper Place of origin: France Condition: good, consider the age Dimensions in centimeters: 31.5 x 48 cm Dimensions in inches: 12.40 “x 18.89″. Do you want to see other antiques? It is possible to collect it by hand at our warehouse in Turin by appointment and at no additional cost. Each item is carefully packed. Return possible according to the law. Pierre Eugène Duteurtre known as DUT was born in 1911 in Deuil-la-Barre (Val-d’Oise, France), he was a French cartoonist and painter who began his career in 1930 at the Société parisienne d’édition (SPE), in 1947 to work at the Marijac publishing house.