Lorence F. Bjorklund Ink Illustrations for "Boothill Express," and More

Item Details

Lorence F. Bjorklund (New York/Minnesota, 1911 – 1978)
Illustrations for Boothill Express, Range Savvy, and Hell’s Horizon, 1940s
Ink, graphite, and gouache on illustration board
Signed “LFB” to the lower corners
Notes, dates, titles, and various inscriptions to the recto and verso of each
Artist’s stamp to the verso

Born in Minnesota, Bjorklund was known for his Western genre scenes. Bjorklund earned his first education in art as an apprentice to a mural painter and drawing lessons from his father. In 1927, he received a scholarship to study art at the Pratt Institute. During this time, he illustrated Western genre pulp publications. Throughout his career, his illustrations were published in over 300 books, including some that Bjorklund authored. He is listed in the 1975 book Fifty Great Western Illustrators by Jeff Dykes.

Condition

- toning to boards; some foxing present particularly to Hell’s Horizon; stray graphite marks and smudges throughout; dried adhesive residue to surface; edge wear and minor stains.

Dimensions

- measures largest board.

Item #

ITMG039084