Howard Chandler Christy picture

Discussion in 'Art' started by Frank, Aug 12, 2019.

  1. Frank

    Frank Well-Known Member

    I have a picture by H. C. Christy, but I can't decide if it's original, or a print or reproduction, or what the media is. I'm attaching photos of it in it's original, linen-backed framing from the early 1900's, as well as a close-up of the signature, and detail of the hands and face. Thanks for any insight, Frank.
    christyframe.jpg girl.jpg face.jpg hands.jpg christy.jpg
     
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    It looks like a lithograph on a type of textured paper board available in the early 20th century. I found another version of the image, titled "If Sea Spray Kiss Her Face", described as a "book poster" and dated to 1907:
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/carlylehold/9697891099
    There are some slight differences between the images - and the date is not legible on this other print.

    Also this one. Limited info, but described as 9 1/2" x 7":
    https://www.tias.com/230/PictPage/656111.html

    You don't mention the dimensions of yours.
     
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  3. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    HCC was prolific, and somewhere there must be a cache of his original works...but I don't know where.
     
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  4. Frank

    Frank Well-Known Member

    The mat opening on mine is 9x14.
     
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