Howard Chandler Christy

Howard Chandler Christy (January 10, 1873—March 3, 1952) was an American artist famous for the "Christy Girl", similar to a "Gibson Girl". He painted "Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States".

Some of his work is on display at New York City restaurant Café des Artistes - they include six panels of wood nymphs and paintings such as The Parrot Girl, The Swing Girl, Ponce De Leon, Fall, Spring, and the Fountain of Youth. [ [http://www.cafenyc.com/cafedesartistes/html/index2.htm Café des Artistes history] ]

He was born in Morgan County and attended early school in Duncan Falls, Ohio. He then studied in New York at the National Academy and the Art Students League under William Merritt Chase. He first attracted attention with his illustrations of the Spanish-American War, published in "Scribner's" and "Harper's" magazines and in "Collier's Weekly", gaining especial prominence with the series, "Men of the Army and Navy," and a portrait of Colonel Roosevelt. He was best known, however, for his charming illustrations of the works of such authors as Richard Harding Davis and he created a picturesque and romantic type of society women peculiarly his own. His work is characterized by great facility, a dashing but not exaggerated style, and a strong sense of values. He preferred black and white, but he also worked with success in color. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_International_Encyclopedia]

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* (as an illustrator)
* [http://digital.library.unt.edu/search/?q=%22Christy%2C+Howard+Chandler%22&t=agent Howard Chandler Christy posters] , hosted by the [http://digital.library.unt.edu/ University of North Texas Libraries Digital Collections]