Description
5 Pen & Ink Portrait Drawings-Herbert Leopold-20 th Century American Artist Estate
An original group of five pen and ink portrait studies byAmerican artist Herbert L. Leopold (1920–2009). Executed with confident,economical line work, the drawings depict expressive profile and three-quarterviews of women and a child, ranging from rapid head studies to a seatedfull-length figure. These original studies provide an engaging glimpse into theartist’s draftsmanship and studio practice during the mid-twentieth century.
Herbert Leopold was an American painter, muralist, sculptor,and educator. He studied at the American Artists School in New York beforecontinuing his education at Pratt Institute. Following military service duringWorld War II, Leopold spent four years studying and exhibiting throughoutEurope before returning to the United States. He established his studio inYork, Pennsylvania, where he painted murals, designed stained-glass windows,and taught art and art history at York College. During the latter part of hiscareer, he became a sculptor and medallic artist, serving on the Board ofDirectors of the American Medallic Sculpture Association while continuing toexhibit his work throughout the United States.
The drawings are in as-is condition. They exhibitage-related discoloration, handling marks, creases, edge and corner wear, andscattered small tears consistent with studio use and long-term storage. Severalsheets display offset transfer from adjacent drawings, light surface soiling,and minor wrinkles. Unframed. Please refer to the pictures for condition.
Details
• Medium: Pen and ink on paper • Artist: Herbert Leopold (1920–2009) • Title: Five Portrait Studies • Date: Mid-20th century • Provenance:
– Estate of Herbert Leopold
– Lion and Unicorn, Hollywood, FL, US
• Framing: Unframed • Dimensions:
– Three sheets: 16 x 9 in.
– Two sheets: 14 x 11 in.
• Condition Report: As-is condition; age-relateddiscoloration, handling marks, creases, corner and edge wear, scattered tears,light surface soiling, offset transfer from adjacent drawings, and generalstudio wear.
Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
