{"id":1511,"date":"2016-11-13T17:07:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T01:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/?p=1511"},"modified":"2025-12-03T17:16:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T01:16:35","slug":"off-to-see-the-wizard-of-oz-portrait-graphite-drawing-print-by-robert-gentry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/?p=1511","title":{"rendered":"“Off to See the Wizard” of Oz: A Captivating Portrait Graphite Drawing Print by Robert Gentry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cOff to See the Wizard,\u201d striking childrens portrait drawing by artist Robert Gentry, captures the whimsical spirit and emotional nostalgia of The Wizard of Oz<\/em> while showcasing the artist\u2019s gift for expressive realism. Though inspired by a timeless story, Gentry\u2019s piece stands firmly in the realm of fine art, offering viewers a fresh interpretation that feels both familiar and entirely new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOLD OUT<\/a> Wonderful print by Robert Gentry depicting children as the characters from the Wizard of Oz–Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion. Original piece appears to be a colored graphite drawing. Print is signed by the artist, “Robert Gentry.” Edition, 79\/150. Approximate print dimensions: 18″ (length) x 12″ (width). Frame dimensions: 20 1\/2″ (length) x 16 1\/4″ (width). c. vintage. Unknown origin.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The portraits are rendered with remarkable attention to detail. Gentry\u2019s use of delicate linework and carefully shaded textures brings out the characters’ anticipation and sense of wonder, reflecting the inner excitement of child characters were they on an extraordinary journey together. The title itself nods to the beloved chant from the classic film, but the drawing steers away from literal depictions. Instead, Gentry focuses on child-like emotion\u2014capturing a look of innocence and joy in the subjects’ eyes and facial features that resonate with any viewer who remembers childhood friendships and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the most compelling aspects of this piece is Gentry\u2019s ability to blend fantasy and realism. Subtle visual cues\u2014like the tilt of the head, the slight grins, or the soft gazes\u2014hint at a magical world beyond the frame. Yet the portrait remains grounded, almost introspective, inviting viewers to fill in the story themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOff to See the Wizard\u201d exemplifies why Robert Gentry\u2019s artwork connects with so many people. His portraits don\u2019t simply recreate faces; they reveal narratives, emotions, and aspirations. This drawing, in particular, reminds us of the timeless call to adventure, the courage to pursue dreams, and the magic found in the journey itself. It\u2019s a piece that lingers in the mind\u2014an imaginative tribute to Oz, but even more so, a tribute to the dreamer in all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Items like this are available in our eBay store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion<\/a> by William Stillman and Jay Scarfone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Art of Oz: Witches, Wizards, and Wonders Beyond the Yellow Brick Road<\/a> by Gabriel Gale, Michael Patrick and John Fricke<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Deluxe Edition – The Complete Original Unabridged Unaltered Text from 1900<\/a> by L. Frank Baum<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    \u201cOff to See the Wizard,\u201d striking childrens portrait drawing by artist Robert Gentry, captures the whimsical spirit and emotional nostalgia of The Wizard of Oz while showcasing the artist\u2019s gift for expressive realism. Though inspired by a timeless story, Gentry\u2019s piece stands firmly in the realm of fine art, offering viewers a fresh interpretation that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60,18,16],"tags":[37,63,143,25],"class_list":["post-1511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-art","category-homedecor","category-vintage","tag-american","tag-art-2","tag-prints","tag-vintage-2"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1511"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1789,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1511\/revisions\/1789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forestmetrics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}