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<b>HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (1873-1952)</b> <p> <b>336. Lucky Strike.</b> 1932.
23 1/2 x 32 1/2 in./59.8 x 82.5 cm
Cond C/Restored tears and losses. Framed.
Ohio-born Christy had a reputation as a patriot, both as a graphic artist and an American citizen. After training at New York City’s Art Students League (where he was forced to drop out of William Merit Chase’s painting class when it was discovered that he sold illustrations to magazines), he accompanied the troops to Cuba during the Spanish-American War, earning regard as a combat artist. An illustrator, portrait painter and muralist, he is much esteemed for his recruitment posters. And why bring this up as relevant background for a clearly commercial design? For one, to provide evidence that Christy certainly wasn’t a one-trick pony. But more importantly, that he was able to transfer the fresh-faced yet slightly seductive women he used to get the boys to rally ‘round the flag to whatever client needed to bolster their consumer appeal. And this Lucky Strike poster is absolutely delightful. From the smoke ring/engagement ring concept to the stereotypical faces of impending matrimony, Christy’s lithographic narrative is a winner.
<b>Est: $1,700-$2,000.</b>
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