1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Child on Diving Board, 13.5 × 10 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock
(1879–1952), depicting a young child in a striped … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock
(1879–1952), depicting a young child in a striped swimsuit and swim cap standing at the end of a diving board with arms extended against a softly rendered cloudy background. 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: Visible overall age toning, minor surface marks and soiling, edge and corner wear, slight waviness to the board, and a small tear/loss along the lower edge. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 13.5 in. H × 10 in. W See less