1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Bathing Beauty With Ball, 13.5 X 10.5 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a smiling young woman seated on … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a smiling young woman seated on the beach in an elegant vintage halter swimsuit with matching headscarf, posed beside a colorful striped beach ball and draped beach wrap. The composition captures the glamorous optimism of 1930s–1940s American beach fashion and leisure imagery.

The drawing is signed lower left and executed on illustration paper. 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 carefully modeled figure, refined tonal shading, and expressive facial features suggest the work may have been created for a magazine, advertising campaign, fashion catalog, or other commercial illustration project, although the original publication or intended use has not been identified.

Listing many drawings by the same artist.

Condition: Antique condition with visible toning, small edge tears, creasing, and surface wear consistent with age. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 13.5 in. H × 10.5 in. W See less