Lorence F. Bjorklund Ink Illustration for "King of Outlaw Land"

Item Details

Ink on paper

Lorence F. Bjorklund (New York, 1911 – 1978)
Illustration for_King of Outlaw Land_, dated mid 20th century
Ink and graphite on paperboard
Initialed to lower left within imagery
Inscription to the upper margin
Artist’s stamp to the verso

An ink drawing on illustration board for King of Outlaw Land by well-listed artist Lorence F. Bjorklund (American; 1911-1978). The work is initialed to the lower left within the imagery and has informational inscriptions to the upper margin, and a stamp to the verso reading “L. F. Bjorklund, Croton Falls N. Y”. The piece is presented unframed in a protective acetate sleeve.

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

- to fair; overall discoloration to the paper due to mild foxing and discolored adhesive; minor denting to the corners.

Dimensions

Item #

16CIN997-2788