Maurice Bouviolle Orientalist Drawing Algeria Around 1920

Original drawing black chalk on bistre paper and white chalk highlight signature in ink by Maurice Bouviolle French painter and designer known for his works of Algeria notably by M'Zab Student of the fine arts of Paris and the painter Henri Rousseau Arrived in Algeria in 1917 he was quickly noticed and exhibited at the salon of Algerian and orientalist artists in 1921 (Abd el Tif prize) Exhibited at the salon of French artists in 1922 (silver medal) Grand artistic prize of Algeria in 1931 Drawing made between 1920 and 1940 representation on the spot of two men interesting work on the rendering of the faces in good condition some folds and small tears of the sheet on the edge frame mid 20th century drawing only in sight 34x25cm frame 58 x 49 cm all questions welcome