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.
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...
Canvas, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
"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...
Charcoal
$15,500
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.
Paper, Pencil
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
Paper, Gouache
$1,236
H 27 in W 34 in
K & K Hof Atelier Pietzner, Family Portrait In A Garden Setting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century mixed media by K & K Hof Atelier Pietzner of Vienna depicts a respectable family within a neoclassical garden setting. With the advent of photography, afflue...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Photographic Paper
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.25 in W 29.25 in D 1 in
Ships at the Harbor - Nautical Seascape with Seagulls in Charcoal on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Ships at the Harbor - Nautical Seascape in Charcoal on Paper Detailed and layered harbor scene by Maude Folmar Ramsey (American, 1908-1993). The viewer is looking out at the harbor, across the water from the docks, buildings, and ships. The pillars, buildings, and masts are jumbled together in a pleasing manner that is almost abstract. Despite the simplified shapes, this piece is full of detail. This piece is executed in a rectilinear style frequently seen in American mid-century modern compositions. Signed in the lower right corner "Maude Folmar" Presented in a wood frame with a double mat. Frame size: 25.25"H x 29.25"W Image size: 17"H x 21.5"W Maude Love (Folmar) Ramsey (American, 1908-1993) studied at the School of Fine Arts at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the director of the Laguna Gloria Art Museum from 1968-1972. Ramsey was one of the charter members of the “Waterloo...
Paper, Charcoal
$460Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 21 in D 0.02 in
Seated Male Nude in Charcoal on Paper
By Heather Speck
Located in Soquel, CA
Seated Male Nude in Charcoal on Paper Figurative piece with a nude male by Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist Heather Speck (American, b. 1978). The...
Charcoal, Paper
Nude Woman from Behind in Charcoal on Paper
By Heather Speck
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude Woman from Behind in Charcoal on Paper Nude woman laying down by Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist Heather Speck (American, b. 1978). The model is on her side, facing away fr...
Paper, Charcoal
"Untitled 2, " Watercolor Painting
By Clyde Steadman
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "Untitled 2" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a cowboy riding a horse in a rodeo.
Watercolor, Vellum
"A Grandmother's Delight"
By Martha Walter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: Martha Walter (1875-1976) Born in Philadelphia in 1875, Martha Walter attended Girls’ High School followed by the Pennsylva...
Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor
1940s Seated Nude Figure Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude figure study of a seated female model by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Circa 1940. Unsigned. Unframed. Image size: 25"H x 19"W.
Charcoal, Paper
Ritratto di Noemi
By Justas Varpucanskis
Located in Mokena, IL
Ritratto di Noemi, 2019 Graphite and White Chalk on Toned Paper, 7 x 10 inches “Ritratto di Noemi”, a captivating portrait, by artist Justas Varp...
Chalk, Handmade Paper, Graphite
$100
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in
"Crystal Study" (2024) By Babs Webb, Original Fantasy Graphite Illustration
By Babs Webb
Located in Denver, CO
"Crystal Study" is a powdered graphite illustration, detailed with acrylic created by the talented fantasy artist Babs Webb. Depicted in this piece is a standard crystal formation, f...
Archival Paper, Graphite
1940s Nude Figure Study II
Located in Soquel, CA
Nude figure study of a female model by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Circa 1940. Unsigned. Unframed. Image size: 25"H x 19"W.
Charcoal, Paper
$1,600
H 19 in W 15 in D 1 in
"Waiting" (2023) By Bunyod Suvonov, Original Charcoal and Graphite Drawing
By Bunyod Suvonov
Located in Denver, CO
"Waiting" (2023) by Bunyod Suvonov is original handmade drawing made with charcoal and graphite on toned paper. This piece depicts a portrait of a woman with long flowing hair laying...
Paper, Charcoal, Graphite
$1,150
H 28.75 in W 21.75 in D 0.625 in
Mid Century Figurative Charcoal Line Drawing, "Girl Walking Away"
By Mariellen Ehlers
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid century figurative nude charcoal line drawing of a girl walking away by Moni (Mariellen) Ehlers (American, 1926-2007). Charcoal on...
Charcoal, Paper
Young Lovers at the U.S Naval Academy
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache Painting Signature: Signed Lower Right Contact for exact dimensions.
Gouache
Elegant Couple in Conversation
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Miami, FL
Signed, dated and inscribed lower right: "To Erika my collaborator with sincere admiration Howard Chandler Christy 1911" Provenance: Morris Weiss collection
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
Portrait of a Woman
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Portrait of a Woman Signed Bottom Edge. Howard Chandler Christy had a long, colorful and varied career. He made his early reputation when he accompanied the United States troops to Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and articles illustrated by his drawings were published by Scribner's and Leslie's Weekly. One picture for Scribner's, the "Soldier's Dream" [of his girl] became famous, and from then on, he specialized in drawing and painting beautiful "Christy Girls...
Watercolor