GASTON SUISSE (1896-1988) Reclining Lioness, ca. 1940 Graphite on bistre paper. Sold in a marie-louise and with a modern frame. Signed G. SUISSE in the lower right corner. Work alone at sight : 24 x 31 cm - With frame : 43 x 50,5 cm Exhibition : Gaston Suisse - Le bestiaire - Musée AG Poulain, Ville de Vernon, from January 15 to March 19, 2000. Work presented under the number 82 of the catalog. Bibliography : Gaston Suisse - Le bestiaire - Catalogue of the eponymous exhibition, editions of the Musée de Vernon/Musée AG Poulain, Ville de Vernon, 1999. Our work reproduced on page 58. Important : We would like to thank Mr. Dominique Suisse, the artist's son and heir, for having kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work.