German aviator (1896–1941) who was his country’s second-highest-scoring ace of World War I, surpassed only by his commander, Manfred von Richthofen. Increasingly troubled relations with the Nazi party and with Hermann Göring in particular led to Udet’s suicide at the age of 45. Original ink sketch of two officers watching a skywriter “draw” a shapely woman, on an off-white 7 x 10 sheet, signed at lower right “E. Udet.” Shadow-box framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 17.25. A touch of mild soiling, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
