1940s Original Graphite Illustration of Woman Hanging Christmas Wreath, 11 X 9 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting an elegantly dressed woman hanging a … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting an elegantly dressed woman hanging a Christmas wreath on a front door while carrying wrapped gifts and a fur muff. 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 executed on illustration board. 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.

Listing many drawings by the same artist.

Condition: Moderate age toning throughout with scattered surface wear, a small abrasion near the top edge, light edge wear, and a few white paint or correction marks in the margins and image. Pencil notation at lower margin. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 11 in. H × 9 in. W See less