1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Female Skier Descending Slope, 14 X 11 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a stylish young woman skiing confidently … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a stylish young woman skiing confidently down a snow-covered mountainside. Wearing classic winter sports attire with a striped sweater, beret-style ski cap, and fur-trimmed cuffs, she leans into the descent while evergreen trees and rolling hills create a dramatic winter landscape. The composition beautifully captures the excitement and elegance of early twentieth-century recreational skiing.

The drawing is executed on illustration board. 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 figures, 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. A penciled production notation reading "…SO QUIET… SO SMOOTH… SO SWIFT…" appears along the lower margin.
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: 14 in. H × 11 in. W See less