Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Free Vintage Clip Art - Vintage "Christy Girl" Recruitment Poster


Vintage Howard Chandler Christy Recruitment Poster

Howard Chandler Christy was an American illustrator and artist, most notably known for his "Christy Girl" illustrations, similar to the "Gibson Girls".

He first gained attention with his paintings of the Spanish-American War that were published in Harper's Magazine, among others.  In 1940 he painted the Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States which hangs in the House of Representatives wing of the Untied States Capital Building.  Some of his work is on display at the New York City restaurant Cafe des Artistes.

 This poster is from 1918 and features one of Christy's "Christy Girls"


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Enjoy!