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Howard Chandler Christy Art

American, 1873-1952

Howard Chandler Christy was born in 1873 in Ohio, showed love for art at age three. Encouraged by his parents, he began with sketching and later turned to watercolors. In 1890, he left for New York to pursue his passion. Christy found a mentor in a famous painter, William Merritt Chase. He admired illustrators Howard Pyle and Edwin Austin Abbey and became a magazine illustrator. His creations included likenesses of women who would become known as "Christy Girls," similar to the famous "Gibson Girls." Married twice, his first daughter Natalie was born during his marriage to model Maybelle Thompson. His second marriage was in 1919 to Nancy Palmer. He retired from magazine illustrating in 1921. His partner until his death at age 80 was Elise Ford. They had a daughter named Holly, born in 1939. He took up professional portraiture and painted portraits for the elite including President and Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Mr. and Mrs. Hearst and Herbert Hoover. Renowned paintings include We The People in 1937, The Signing Of The Constitution in 1940 and The Signing of The United Nations Charter in 1946–47. Christy had several works in progress when he passed away at his artist studio in 1952 at age 80. They were a portrait of Douglas Mac Arthur and a Gettysburg painting. Among Christy's honors were an honorary membership in the U.S. Naval Academy, medals from Paris and Chicago Expos and decorations from the N.Y Police Force and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Christy's magazine illustrations are collector's items.

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A Classic Female Nude Standing in the Artist’s Studio, Signed
A Classic Female Nude Standing in the Artist’s Studio, Signed

A Classic Female Nude Standing in the Artist’s Studio, Signed

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This striking oil painting is a classic studio composition by the renowned American painter and illustrator Howard Chandler Christy (1872–1952). It features a full-length female nude...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Fight or Buy Bonds." Vintage WWI Poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917
"Fight or Buy Bonds." Vintage WWI Poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917

"Fight or Buy Bonds." Vintage WWI Poster by Howard Chandler Christy, 1917

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This original WWI poster encourages onlookers to "Fight or Buy Bonds" and dates to 1917. Issued as part of the Third Liberty Loan run, the poster was designed by famous illustrator H...

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1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper

Original Americans All! Honor Roll - Victory Libery Loan vintage poster
Original Americans All! Honor Roll - Victory Libery Loan vintage poster

Original Americans All! Honor Roll - Victory Libery Loan vintage poster

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Spokane, WA

Original 1919 Vintage "Americans All!" Victory Liberty Loan Poster by Howard Chandler Christy. Archival linen backed in A- condition, ready to frame. This iconic 1919 "American...

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1910s American Modern Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Lithograph

IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT! JOIN THE MARINES Original Vintage WWI War Poster
IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT! JOIN THE MARINES Original Vintage WWI War Poster

IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT! JOIN THE MARINES Original Vintage WWI War Poster

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Chicago, IL

IF YOU WANT TO FIGHT! JOIN THE MARINES Rare authentic original antique vintage WWI poster Artist: Howard Chandler Christy Condition: A- Dimensions: 30 x 40.2 in. / 76.2 x 102 cm. Cir...

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1910s Vintage Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper

GEE I WISH I WERE A MAN I'D JOIN THE NAVY Original Vintage WWI World War Poster
GEE I WISH I WERE A MAN I'D JOIN THE NAVY Original Vintage WWI World War Poster

GEE I WISH I WERE A MAN I'D JOIN THE NAVY Original Vintage WWI World War Poster

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Chicago, IL

GEE!! I WISH I WERE A MAN - I'D JOIN THE NAVY Rare authentic original antique vintage WWI poster Artist: Howard Chandler Christy Condition: C Dimensions: 26.8 x 41.1 in. / 68 x 104.5...

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1910s Vintage Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper

Four Women in a Fanciful Garden Setting, Decorative Screen
Four Women in a Fanciful Garden Setting, Decorative Screen

Four Women in a Fanciful Garden Setting, Decorative Screen

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

A beautiful decorative screen featuring elegant women in a garden setting painted by the renowned American illustrator Howard Chandler Christy. Medium: Oil on Panel in Three Parts D...

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1920s Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Oil, Panel

Original Patriotic League vintage poster  Christy Girl
Original Patriotic League vintage poster  Christy Girl

Original Patriotic League vintage poster Christy Girl

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage poster: Patriotic League . Original Howard Chandler Christy's 1918 "Patriotic League" authentic World War 1 lithographic poster. Linen-backed and in excellent condition. This Christy girl...

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1910s American Realist Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Lithograph

The Lucky Bag

The Lucky Bag

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Watercolor and Gouache on Paper Mounted to Canvas Signature: Signed "Howard Chandler Christy" and Dated Lower Left Published in the 1914 U.S. Naval Academy yearbook, "The Lucky Bag...

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1910s Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Canvas, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Original Fight or Buy Bonds, Third Liberty Loan, Large Format vintage poster
Original Fight or Buy Bonds, Third Liberty Loan, Large Format vintage poster

Original Fight or Buy Bonds, Third Liberty Loan, Large Format vintage poster

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Spokane, WA

Original. FIGHT OR BUY BONDS. THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. Linen backed. Lithograph. World War 1 authentic vintage poster. ARTIST: Howard Chandler Christy. Linen-backed, larger size format for this poster. Ready to frame. Despite minor edge wear touch-up from linen backing, this poster presents very well and is in above-average condition. You can be confident in the quality of this piece. One of the most famous and powerful WW1 propaganda images, this flag-waving Ms. Liberty (aka Columbia) poster is unusual in that it urged both recruitment and bond sales. The US had just entered the war when this poster appeared and it is one of the earliest examples of myriad illustrations that were used to motivate both troops and the American public. It's designer, Howard Chandler Christy, was at the height of his fame. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied US troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WW1 posters...

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1910s American Realist Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Lithograph

“Tell me what you told me a little while ago.”
“Tell me what you told me a little while ago.”

“Tell me what you told me a little while ago.”

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Story illustration for “The Little Lady of the Big House” by Jack London for Cosmopolitan, published January 1916, page 290. The full caption reads: “‘And now, just to help me to...

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1910s Other Art Style Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

"And wasn't it good for a boy to be Out to old Aunt Mary's"
"And wasn't it good for a boy to be Out to old Aunt Mary's"

"And wasn't it good for a boy to be Out to old Aunt Mary's"

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fairlawn, OH

"And wasn't it good for a boy to be Out to old Aunt Mary's" Charcoal and watercolor on artist illustration board, 1900 Initialed and dated lower right: H.C.C. 1900 by the artist (see...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Charcoal

Portrait of Broadway Star Dorothy Dionne, Signed Pencil Drawing, 1933

Portrait of Broadway Star Dorothy Dionne, Signed Pencil Drawing, 1933

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Date: 1933 Medium: Pencil on Paper Dimensions: 16.00" x 13.00" Signature: Signed and Titled For the Broadway play "Young Sinners" Dianne starred in the play “Young Sinners” in 1933.

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1930s Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper, Pencil

Louis Sherry Chocolates Advertisement
Louis Sherry Chocolates Advertisement

Louis Sherry Chocolates Advertisement

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signature: Signed Lower Right Piece of illustrative and advertising art done for the offices of Louis Sherry Chocolates. Wonderful example of his work.

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1920s Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Scarlet: The Story of a Woman with a Past" Liberty Magazine 1926
"Scarlet: The Story of a Woman with a Past" Liberty Magazine 1926

"Scarlet: The Story of a Woman with a Past" Liberty Magazine 1926

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed "Howard Chandler Christy" Lower Left "There in a box hammock was Phil Hanrihan sprawling, a woman in a scarlet shawl clinging, her cheek against his." Story illustration for ...

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1920s Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Charcoal

Soldier's Return

Soldier's Return

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Gouache on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Right Exhibitions: It's a Man's World, Illustration Art by and for Men: November 14-17 2012, Illustration House NYC

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20th Century Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper, Gouache

“He became immensely serious.” Illustration for “Rich White Trash”
“He became immensely serious.” Illustration for “Rich White Trash”

“He became immensely serious.” Illustration for “Rich White Trash”

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Story illustration for “Rich White Trash” by Margaret Culkin Banning for Red Book Magazine, published April 1924, page 39. The full caption reads: “He became immensely serious. ‘If...

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1920s Romantic Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Board, Charcoal

“Eileen Saxilby had entered the room on her guardian’s arm"
“Eileen Saxilby had entered the room on her guardian’s arm"

“Eileen Saxilby had entered the room on her guardian’s arm"

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Illustration for the book The Lantern of Luck by Hudson Douglas, published by W.J. Watt & Company Publishers, 1909, facing page 34. The full published caption reads: “Eileen Saxi...

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Early 1900s Other Art Style Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Paper, Pencil

The Courtship of Miles Standish

The Courtship of Miles Standish

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's narrative poem The Courtship of Miles Standish originally published in 1858 tells the story of the love triangle between Joh...

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Early 1900s Other Art Style Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Pencil

'The Valley of the Moon' Cosmopolitan Magazine Illustration
'The Valley of the Moon' Cosmopolitan Magazine Illustration

'The Valley of the Moon' Cosmopolitan Magazine Illustration

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Illustration of a couple. "The farmer crossed the plowed strip to Saxon, and joined her on the rail." Ink, watercolor, and gouache on board. 991x749 mm; 39x29 1/2 inches. Signed in full, lower left. Illustration for the first appearance of Jack London's novel "The Valley of the Moon," Cosmopolitan Magazine...

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1910s Other Art Style Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Board, Gouache, Watercolor

He sat opposite the distorted figure
He sat opposite the distorted figure

He sat opposite the distorted figure

By Howard Chandler Christy

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signature: Signed and Dated Lower Left Vignette for an unknown publication, with Scientific Engraving Company labels on verso

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1920s Howard Chandler Christy Art

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Watercolor, Board

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Find a wide variety of authentic Howard Chandler Christy art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Howard Chandler Christy in paint, watercolor, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Howard Chandler Christy art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Robert Riggs, James Oliver, and David Shepherd. Howard Chandler Christy art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $195,000, while the average work can sell for $10,000.

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