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.
$10,500
"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 ...
Charcoal
Many Walks on the Same Path 7
By Suzi Davidoff
Located in New Orleans, LA
Davidoff is influenced by her close connection to nature and by what she calls, “the spirit of investigation and observation of the natural world.” Her work explores themes of struct...
Gesso, Charcoal, Handmade Paper
$11,340
H 68 in W 84 in
Robot Circleish - Large Scale Abstract Expressive Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Robot Circleish' features whimsical details and vibra...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$10,150
H 58 in W 89 in
Mid-Hudson Inscape - Large Abstract Landscape Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Mid-Hudson Inscape' features whimsical details and vi...
Enamel
$5,000
H 43 in W 56 in
La Vie Est Belle - Original Colorful Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$931
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Doux Horizon, Signed Pastel Drawing on Archival Paper, 50x40 cm
By Gabriel Riesnert
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Subject : Doux Horizon (Title - FR) This original pastel by Gabriel Riesnert, a contemporary French artist known for his serene interior scenes, captures the gentle transition betwe...
Archival Paper, Charcoal
$1,106
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in
Épuisement du motif, Watercolor and Charcoal, Contemporary Marine Landscape, Sky
By Fabien Granet
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Medium : Watercolour, Charcoal and Gouache on Archival Watercolour paper 300Gsm. Artist : Fabien Granet Subject : Epuisement du motif (French Title) This original watercolor by Fabie...
Charcoal, Watercolor, Archival Paper, Gouache
Untitled Abstract Expressionist painting Stonington ME
By Desmond McLean
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Desmond Mclean (1929-2015). Untitled, ca. 1960 Mixed media on paper. Sheet measuring 11 x 14 inches. Taped at corners to backing backing board measuring 17.5 x 21.5 inches. Unfr...
Paper, Gouache, Charcoal
Untitled
By George Nama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gouache and charcoal on antique music paper
Charcoal, Gouache
$10,500
H 1 in Dm 28.5 in
"MaKenna" Contemporary Drawing w/Gold & White Gold Leaf by Alessandra Maria
By Alessandra Maria
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: Due to the size, weight, and value of this piece, we require shipping through 1stDibs, for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standar...
Gold Leaf
Untitled
By George Nama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gouache and charcoal on antique music paper
Charcoal, Gouache
$931
H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Abord(s) #7, Signed Charcoal and Pastel Drawing, 2025, 36x28 cm Frame
By Fabien Granet
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
This original drawing by Fabien Granet, is created in 2025 with charcoal and pastel on paper (26 x 18 cm). This work is part of a series of contemporary landscapes inspired by the co...
Charcoal, Pastel, Archival Paper
$7,100
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
Gina Parr, Focality, Original Contemporary Painting, Abstract Art, Art Online
By Gina Parr
Located in Deddington, GB
Gina Parr Focality Original Contemporary Painting Oil, Acrylic, and Charcoal on Canvas Canvas Size: H 100 cm x W 100cm x D 4cm Sold Unframed Please note that in situ images are purel...
Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic