1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Child Playing Trumpet, 10 × 7.75 In.

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iginal graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a smiling young child playfully holding … Read more iginal graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock (1879–1952), depicting a smiling young child playfully holding and blowing a toy trumpet. 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 center 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 scattered surface wear, a small area of paper loss/discoloration near the upper edge, faint handling marks, and minor edge wear consistent with age. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 10 in. H × 7.75 in. W See less