Paul VALÉRY (1871-1945). Original pen and wash drawing; 21.5 x 17.5 cm (framed). Two sketches on the same theme are included. Character lying on the bunk of a ship's cabin, in front of the porthole. Two sketches on the same theme, one of which depicts a nude woman reclining on a cabin bunk (21 x 16.5 cm and 27 x 20 cm). Former François Valéry collection, son of the poet (Jean-Marc Delvaux sale, December 13, 2007, no. 324).