1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Bear Confronting Hunting Dog, 12 × 9.5 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a dramatic wilderness scene of a … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a dramatic wilderness scene of a snarling black bear confronting a barking hunting dog while a bear cub flees through a forest landscape. 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 signed lower right and executed on paper. 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: Light overall age toning with minor edge wear, scattered handling marks, and a few light surface smudges visible in the margins. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 12 in. H × 9.5 in. W See less