1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Bird Dog and Hunter in Forest, 13.25 In. H × 11 In. W

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a hunting scene with a standing … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a hunting scene with a standing bird dog alert in the foreground while a hunter carrying a shotgun walks through a wooded 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 left 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: Moderate age toning throughout with edge wear, small losses and nicks along the upper edge, scattered surface marks, minor creasing, and remnants of old mounting adhesive visible along the right margin. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 13.25 in. H × 11 in. W See less