Albert BESNARD (1849-1934) Set of 8 sketches from a sketchbook: figure and landscape studies, circa 1910-1911 Ink. Annotations, some sketches located "Bénarès". Penciled numbering in the corners. (Paper insolate, perforations, small folds). Approx. 12.4 x 9.6 cm (5) - Approx. 10.5 x 17.3 (2) - 11.3 x 17.2 cm Our small studies were taken on the spot during Albert Besnard's trip to India between 1910 and 1911, and more specifically to Benares. We would like to thank Madame Chantal Beauvalot, author of the artist's catalog raisonné, for kindly confirming the authenticity of this set and for the information she provided.