Created by artist Howard Chandler Christy in 1919 featuring an allegorical female figure of America, standing in front of American flag, holding wreath over "Honor roll" consisting of last names from different origins. In very excellent condition, with bright colors. In a lightweight frame. This will make it inexpensive to ship. If you plan to display it where it might be exposed to the light, I suggest replacing using UV-protecting acrylic to protect the excellent color. Size: 43" x 30" Shipping: $200. Please allow two weeks shipping. About the artist Howard Chandler Christy (January 10, 1872 – March 3, 1952) was an American artist and illustrator. Famous for the "Christy Girl" – a colorful and illustrious successor to the "Gibson Girl" – Christy is also widely known for his iconic WWI military recruitment and Liberty loan posters, along with his 1940 masterpiece titled, Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, which is installed along the east stairwell of the United States Capitol. Christy was inspired by his second wife Nancy Palmer to create the character "The Christy Girl." He captured the modern American woman – tall, confident, elegant, witty, and athletic. “The Christy Girls” became part of the WWI poster propaganda. Howard Chandler Christy used Christy Girls during World War I as part of the Committee on Public Information in the Department of Pictorial Publicity, which Woodrow Wilson established to mobilize America's support for joining the war. During the war Christy produced 40 posters towards the war efforts each showcasing a Christy Girl. Source: Wikipedia
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