Howard Chandler Christy

Howard Chandler Christy (1872–1952) was an iconic American illustrator and portrait painter celebrated for his glamorous depictions of women and patriotic themes. Known for creating the "Christy Girl," his illustrations captured the elegance, confidence, and allure of early 20th-century American women. His works graced magazines, books, and posters, including World War I recruitment posters like Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man. Christy also gained fame for his large-scale historical paintings, such as The Signing of the Constitution of the United States. Blending beauty and national pride, Howard Chandler Christy remains a defining figure in American art and illustration.