Gaston Toussaint was born Rocquencourt, 7 September 1872. A student and later collaborator of the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, Toussaint exhibited at the National Society of the Fine Arts and at the Tuileries. He was made a Chevalier and later an officer of the Legion of Honor. He is known for his war memorials in several French cities, including Carmaux, Castres, Lavaur, and Mazamet. Toussaint died in Paris, 20 March 1946. See Benezit, E. Dictionnaire des Peintres, Scultpeurs, Dessinateurs, et Graveurs. 10 Vols. 1976 The present drawing is from the artist’s estate.