1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Girl Holding Doll, 12 × 9 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock
(1879–1952), depicting a smiling young girl wearing a … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock
(1879–1952), depicting a smiling young girl wearing a ruffled bonnet and dress while holding a curly-haired doll dressed in a bonnet and skirt. 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 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: Light overall age toning with minor surface marks, scattered smudging and discoloration, and light edge and corner wear consistent with age. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 12 in. H × 9 in. W See less