This pastel drawing from c. 1970 by American artist Thomas Strickland features a young woman dressed in a period costume. Seated in a three-quarter view, her blue eyes gaze off into the distance as if she is daydreaming. Strickland (1923-1999) was an artist known for his pastel drawings, showing throughout the United States over his 30+ year career. This pastel on paper drawing is signed in the upper left by the artist in red.