François de herain (1877-1962) is a french painter, sculptor and engraver. the drawing depicts a man in a coat and hat holding an umbrella at his side. He is making a gesture with two fingers while displaying a smirk on his face. The author titled it "le vieux cabot" in french. This familiar expression refers to an older man perceived as grumpy, obstinate, or sometimes out of touch with new ideas or trends. The drawing was created in july 1908, as indicated to the left of the man. etching pencil signed, numbered and titled. #56 of 60 . It is signed at the bottom right. A drawn portrait by françois de herain is on display at the musée d'orsay in paris. françois de hérain was appointed a knight of the national order of the legion of honor by decree on october 21, 1932, and promoted to officer of the same order by decree on august 24, 1955 dimension of the drawing : 37cm x 22cm ( 14,5'' x 8,6'') dimension of the paper : 61cm x 44cm (24'' x 17'') this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution