Painting dated and signed

Oil painting on canvas cardboard: profile portrait of an african with a full-frame composition highlighting the powerful physiognomy. Signed and dated. The signature and the date (1936-1956?) are to be deciphered. The creamy white patinated montparnasse throat frame emphasizes the dark colors of the painting. The paint is in very good condition. Frame dimensions: height 35.5cm width 30.5cm depth 5.5cm. Dimensions of the work: height 25 cm width 21 cm. Ref tablo230519.