Figures and the Castle is an original black and white drawing in pen on ivory-colored paper, realized by the french painter Bertrand Mogniat-Duclos. In very good conditions. This artwork is a very beautiful drawing, with vivid and harmonious Lines. Hand-signed in black marker on the top left margin. Mogniat-Duclos Bertrand (1903-1987) is a genre painter, figures, nudes, animated landscapes, still lifes, draftsman. He settled early in Paris. He made frequent stays in Italy, notably in Venice. He also painted landscapes in Paris and in several regions of France. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution