Pin Up Style Portrait Drawing Appraisal

Pin-up Style Portrait Drawing

This item is an original pencil or charcoal drawing on light-colored paper, depicting a smiling woman in a classic pin-up style. The drawing is presented from the chest up, with a focus on her head and shoulders, turned to her left, looking back towards the viewer. Her hair is styled in voluminous, curled bangs and swept-back waves, indicative of a mid-20th century aesthetic. Her facial features are rendered with a high degree of detail, particularly the eyes, nose, and smiling mouth with visible teeth. The shading on the hair, face, and shoulder is skillfully executed, showing depth and form, suggesting the use of various lead grades or charcoal densities. The background is plain, allowing the subject to stand out. Visible condition issues include some smudging and slight discoloration on the paper, consistent with age and handling. There are measurement markings in pencil on the left side, reading '3 1/2'"' with an arrow, indicating potential dimensions for reproduction or framing. In the top right corner, there's a handwritten '47' in red and what appears to be a red scribble or mark, possibly a production note or job number. There are also some erased pencil lines or layout marks around the top of the subject's head. The quality of line work and blending suggests a professional illustrator's hand, common for advertisements, magazine art, or calendar production during the mid-20th century. The drawing captures a cheerful and inviting expression, characteristic of the era's idealized female imagery.