Howard Chandler Christy (American, 1873-1952). Matted and framed print of a military figure from the Spanish-American War looking through binoculars with an inked dedication. This print is one of three watercolor pencil sketches that depicted military figures of the Spanish-American War, probably from Scribner's Magazine. Signed by artist, l.l.; label from Craig, Evans & Harris Inc,, Fine Arts, 1604 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA; 9 x 16 in. (sight). During the Spanish-American War, Christy accompanied Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders to Cuba. Images from Christy's resulting portfolio, "Men of the Army and Navy" were published in periodicals such as The Century Magazine, Scribner's, Harper's Weekly and Collier's. Completed prior to Christy's famous depiction of the "Christy Girl," these military sketches introduced Howard Chandler Christy to the public.
Howard Chandler Christy (American, 1873-1952). Matted and framed print of a military figure from the Spanish-American War looking through binoculars with an inked dedication. This print is one of three watercolor pencil sketches that depicted military figures of the Spanish-American War, probably from Scribner's Magazine. Signed by artist, l.l.; label from Craig, Evans & Harris Inc,, Fine Arts, 1604 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA; 9 x 16 in. (sight). During the Spanish-American War, Christy accompanied Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders to Cuba. Images from Christy's resulting portfolio, "Men of the Army and Navy" were published in periodicals such as The Century Magazine, Scribner's, Harper's Weekly and Collier's. Completed prior to Christy's famous depiction of the "Christy Girl," these military sketches introduced Howard Chandler Christy to the public.
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