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Howard Chandler Christy — Nelle (1930)

Location: Illustration Art (3) -- Golden Age Paintings
Artist: Howard Christy (All)

Location: Illustration Art (3) -- Golden Age Paintings
Title: Howard Chandler Christy — Nelle (1930)*
Artist: Howard Christy (All)
Media Type: Paint - Oil
Art Type: Illustration
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 1347
Likes on CAF: 7
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 6
Added to Site: 6/5/2021

Fabulous painting by illustration royalty, Howard Chandler Christy, whose art hangs in the U.S. Capitol, White House, and Smithsonian. Beyond illustrating books, magazines, and the most famous WW I posters out there, Christy was known for painting nudes and portraits of famous Americans. This is both - “Nelle” was a model for Chesterfield cigarettes and an actress, who tried out for the part of Scarlett in Gone With the Wind. Christy had an impressionistic style that I love, and this painting is a fine example. Art is oil on canvas, and large (34” x 26”).

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Will K Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/5/2021

Beautiful piece. Thank for today's art lesson.

Ray Cuthbert Member Since 2003

Posted On 6/6/2021

Stunning!

DC's Showcase Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/6/2021

I also learned something today. Amazing piece, thanks for enlightening :)

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/6/2021

Excellent!!!

Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/6/2021

What a wonderful masterpiece!!

Johnny C. Member Since 2010

Posted On 6/7/2021

I actually like this sketchy, quick painting better than a lot of his finished works!

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Howard Chandler Christy — Nelle (1930)

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