Original ink drawing, travel sketchbook, 1955, port scene 52x34 cm

This original drawing in black ink, dated "Málaga, 17 August 55" and signed, comes from the travel notebook of a French painter and illustrator. It depicts a lively scene of the port of Málaga in the 1950s, where an imposing ocean liner at the dock is surrounded by numerous Mediterranean fishing boats. Executed with a lively and precise line, the composition highlights the movement and activity of the port, with its sailors, nets, trawler lanterns, and in the background, the typical mountainous reliefs of Andalusia. The clean, almost calligraphic style underscores the artist's mastery in capturing the local atmosphere. The work is mounted under a cream mount and framed in a period gold frame. The paper shows some ripples and marks related to time but remains in generally good condition. Dimensions including frame: 52 x 34 cm. Approximate dimensions of the drawing alone: 42 x 24 cm. A rare graphic testimony of a perspective on 1950s Spain, straddling visual reportage and artistic sensitivity.