Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Smiling Female Swimmer in Bathing Cap, 10½ × 8½ In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a smiling young woman wearing a … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a smiling young woman wearing a vintage bathing cap as she swims through rolling ocean waves. Schrock was known for finely rendered figurative and narrative illustrations, particularly sensitive portrayals of children, family life, and storybook subjects. His work reflects the polished draftsmanship and expressive realism associated with early 20th-century American commercial illustration.

The drawing is signed at the lower right and executed on artist's illustration paper. The carefully modeled figure, dramatic treatment of the water, detailed tonal shading, and expressive facial features suggest the work may have been created for a book, magazine, advertising, or other commercial illustration project, although the original publication or intended use has not been identified.

Listing many drawings by the same artist.

Condition: Light age toning throughout with minor scattered surface wear, light edge wear, and faint handling marks visible around the margins. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 10½ in. H × 8½ in. W See less