World War 1 Poster, Howard Chandler Christy, C1918, Linen Backed
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:85782 | Modified Item: Yes |
| Modification Description: Professional restoration and linen backing | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Howard Chandler Christy, 1872-1952, was a leading Americanartist and illustrator, known for the “Christy Girl” and one of the mostpopular portrait painters of the 1920’s and 1930’s in America. He gainedpopularity as a combat artist in the Spanish-American War and then turned hisattention to painting women, creating the “Christy Girl”. He used that theme toadvertise enlistment into the Navy, Marine Corp, and Motor Corp as well as foodproduction, the Red Cross, the Patriotic ...League and war bond sales."Gee! I Wish I Were A Man I'd Join The Navy, Naval Reserve Or Coast Guard", Howard Chandler Christy, 27" x 41 1/2", c1918, professionally linen backed and restored, very good condition, with vivid colors and issues consistent with age.
