1940s Original Signed Graphite Illustration of Young Girl in Wide-Brimmed Hat, 13.75 × 11 In.

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Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock
(1879–1952), depicting a portrait of a young girl … Read more Original graphite pencil drawing by American artist and illustrator Theodore E. Schrock
(1879–1952), depicting a portrait of a young girl with curled hair wearing a large wide-brimmed hat and collared dress, posed against a loosely rendered leafy 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 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: Visible overall age toning and discoloration, with darker toning along the margins, irregular edge wear and small losses, including a more noticeable loss along the upper left edge and a small loss along the right edge. Minor surface marks and corner wear are also visible. Sold unframed.

Measurements: 13.75 in. H × 11 in. W See less