1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Glamorous Woman With Cigarette, 10.75 X 7.75 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a glamorous young woman with softly … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a glamorous young woman with softly styled 1940s hair, holding a lit cigarette in an elegant pose. Beautifully rendered with refined tonal modeling and expressive facial features, the portrait exemplifies Schrock's mastery of commercial illustration during the Golden Age of American illustration. The sophisticated styling and fashion-forward presentation strongly suggest the drawing was created for an advertising campaign, magazine illustration, or other commercial art project of the early 1940s, although its original publication or intended use has not been identified.

The drawing is signed in the lower right and executed on paper. The delicate graphite shading, polished draftsmanship, and classic Hollywood-inspired aesthetic make this an exceptional example of Schrock's commercial illustration work.

Listing many drawings by the same artist.

Condition: Good overall presentation with light paper toning and minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. Small corner crease and minor edge wear consistent with age. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 10.75 in. H × 7.75 in. W See less