April 7th Rare Autographs, Manuscripts and Sports Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/7/2022
Howard Chandler Christy (Am. 1872-1952). Signed and dated "March 32" on LL. Graphite on paper. Framed to an overall size 13.25" x 16.75". Paper with toning, scratch, spotting but in otherwise fine condition.
Howard Chandler Christy (January 10, 1872 – March 3, 1952) was an American artist and illustrator. Famous for the "Christy Girl" – a colorful and illustrious successor to the "Gibson Girl" – Christy is also widely known for his iconic WWI military recruitment and Liberty loan posters, along with his 1940 masterpiece titled, Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, which is installed along the east stairwell of the United States Capitol.
Howard C. Christy, Portrait of Woman
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