Occupations Grid
Original drawing on paper; figurative illustration • Unidentified amateur artist; likely a student or young artist based on the stylistic execution
Style & Movement
Outsider Art / Naïve Art; characterized by a simplified, cartoonish aesthetic and didactic structure
Medium & Technique
Crayon and ballpoint pen on plain paper; flat color application with simple linear outlines
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (modern contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches (standard letter size); horizontal landscape format divided into a 2x4 cell grid
Subject Description
An eight-panel grid depicting a single female character in various professional roles: Tailor, Artist, Scientist, Detective, Baker, Lumberjack, Florist, and Hairdresser. Each panel includes associated props (e.g., palette, magnifying glass, axe) and a handwritten label.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible creasing and wrinkling throughout the paper surface, likely due to handling and storage without a frame
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $30 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $20 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; appears to be a personal creative project or educational assignment without formal exhibition history
Art Historical Significance
Represents folk-style documentation of gender roles and career aspirations; holds sentimental or sociological value rather than institutional art historical weight
Notable Features
Distinctive use of a singular character model across diverse vocations; the 'Lumberjack' and 'Scientist' panels provide an interesting subversion of mid-century gender stereotypes.
Condition Issues
Significant surface wrinkling, lack of acid-free mounting, and minor fading of crayon pigments
Conservation Recommendations
Flattening of the paper, housing in an acid-free mat, and protection behind UV-filtering glass to prevent further pigment degradation