Original Charcoal Portrait of a Woman dated Jan 20, 1933

This is an original charcoal drawing on paper depicting a three-quarter portrait of a woman. The subject features dark hair swept back, prominent eyes, and is dressed in a dark garment. The medium appears to be charcoal or soft graphite, applied with a combination of broad, gestural strokes for the clothing and finer, blended values for the facial features. The work is executed on a light-colored, slightly textured artist's paper that shows signs of aging through subtle yellowing and varied toning. A significant feature is the artist's monogram and a handwritten date of "1/20/33" in the lower-right foreground. The craftsmanship suggests an intermediate to advanced skill level, particularly in the handling of chiaroscuro to define the subject's bone structure. In terms of condition, the paper shows visible wear including slight creasing at the top left and rough, unfinished edges on the right side, which may indicate it was removed from a larger pad. There are multiple small tears and nicks along the right-hand margin and some charcoal smudging consistent with the age of the medium and lack of fixative. The style is characteristic of early 20th-century realism, emphasizing moody lighting and expressive portraiture.