Golden Age of Illustration preliminary drawing with Art Nouveau influence that was most likely for a major magazine commission. Eastman captures the elegance, style, and self-confidence associated with the upper-class American woman. The work is masterfully crafted and demonstrates a deep knowledge of academic drawing skills. The female figure is depicted in a classic pose with her scarf blowing in the wind, geese at her feet, clutching a red umbrella, and isolated against a neutral background.
Signed lower right.
Condition is fair, with significant toning to the paper mounted to a board.
surface creases, scapes, and nicks. Mostly evident as the viewer gets closer to the work. Framed, the work displays quite well. Provenance: The Illustrated Gallery
Ruth Eastman was a pioneer of a female illustrator who did work-for-hire artwork for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post, Judge, McCall's, Collier's House and Garden, Liberty as well as a commercial assignment for advertising agencies.
She is related to the Eastman's of Eastman Kodak. She studied with William Merritt Chase at the Art Students League.

Condition: Fairs significant toning to the paper that is mounted to a board. surface creases, scapes, nicks. Evident as the viewer gets closer to the work