Artist: Bill Hendrix (American, 1917–1996).
Title: People in Motion, two studies.
Inscriptions: Signed "Bill Hendrix" in ink at lower right. Black ink studies verso.
Dimensions: Sheets 8" x 6".
Date: Circa 1970s–1990s.
Materials and Techniques: Pen and ink with gray wash on paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965–2000.
Condition: The sheets exhibit overall age toning, minor handling wear, and remnants of mounting tape along the margins. Perforated upper edges indicate removal from a sketch pad. The signs of aging are appropriate for the period. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: Works by the artist are preserved in private and institutional collections associated with the St. Simons Island and Glynn County arts communities.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: American School XX C.
Note: William "Bill" Hendrix (1917–1996) was an influential artist and educator on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Together with his wife, Mittie Hendrix, he helped establish the island's early visual arts community and taught generations of regional artists.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates information from publicly available online sources concerning the life and work of Bill Hendrix.