Original Signed Graphite Portrait Illustration of u.s. Serviceman, 9 X 6.75 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a formal head-and-shoulders portrait of a … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a formal head-and-shoulders portrait of a young American serviceman wearing a World War II-era U.S. Army garrison cap. Executed with remarkable realism, the portrait captures the soldier's calm determination through finely modeled facial features, subtle tonal transitions, and confident draftsmanship. The minimal background keeps the viewer's attention focused entirely on the expressive portrait.

The drawing is signed lower right and dated 1945, 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 features, refined graphite shading, and realistic rendering suggest the work may have been created for a book, magazine, advertising, military publication, or other commercial illustration project, although the original publication or intended use has not been identified.

Listing many drawings by the same artist.

Condition: Good overall presentation with light paper toning and minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 9 in. H × 6.75 in. W See less