Howard Chandler Christy Original Vintage Antique WWI poster Clear the Way 1918

Description: “Clear The Way!“Original Vintage Antique WWI Propaganda Poster LithographHoward Chandler Christy One piece of history I've had an intense desire to find since we started collecting in 1980 is one of the most desirable WWI Propaganda posters ever created! From arguably the most desirable of all War/Military artists Howard Chandler Christy, famous for his series of gorgeous "Christy Girl" illustrations. So we are excited to have finally acquired an original WWI era 1918 “Clear The Way!“ lithograph poster. In Amazing excellent condition for its 104+ years! And has been professionally linen backed. * See enlargeable images above World War I "Christy Girl" Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1918). Very Fine on Linen. Full-Bleed Liberty Loan Poster (20" X 30") "Clear the Way!" Howard Chandler Christy Artwork. Artist Howard Chandler Christy depicts Columbia as one of his famous "Christy Girls" in this beautiful poster, created to drive public support and participation in the U.S.'s Fourth Liberty Loan. A restored poster with bright color and a clean overall appearance. It may have general signs of use, such as small chips and tears in the top border. Although backed on linen, no further restorations have been made. Clear The Way! Artist: Howard Chandler Christy. Printed for the Fourth Liberty Loan, this poster depicts Miss Liberty with a flag standing over sailors at gun. Just as TV commercials today spread catch phrases overnight, printed advertising and posters had the same effect in the early part of the 20th Century. This dynamic image of a flag-draped Miss Liberty, seeming to protect a naval gun battery, was designed by Howard Chandler Christy (1873 - 1952), who was at the height of his fame when it appeared. He earned his spurs as a wartime artist when he accompanied U.S. troops to Cuba in 1898, an experience that stood him in good stead when he was called on to create his famed series of patriotic WWI posters. His Christy's Girls are still known world-wide for their almost mysterious sensuality and emotive expressions. Their dreamy expressions enticed numerous young men to take up arms and enlist, and numerous Americans to empty their pockets! A wonderful poster by a prolific artist. Any serious collector knows what an amazing and Rare opportunity this is! Painter and illustrator Howard Chandler Christy first became internationally famous when he was sent to cover the Spanish American War by Scribner's Magazine. Upon meeting Teddy Roosevelt, Christy drew many illustrations of the "Rough Riders." His extreme patriotism was rewarded during WWI when he was chosen to create a set of posters for the US government to promote the Red Cross, enlistment, and Victory Liberty Loan campaigns. As public meetings, which served to generate funds for the war effort, lessened due to the influenza epidemic in 1918, the importance of posters such as this, urging people to buy war bonds, increased. The artwork is by the renowned artist Howard Chandler Christy, famous for his series of gorgeous "Christy Girl" illustrations. Note: Cvtreasures stamp Not on original See our other inventory of Original historical vintage posters and Rare treasures from the genres of classic movies, sports, military, vintage toys, art and history. The first thing you will notice when you check out our other items for sale is 90% of our Rare items you won’t see on eBay or anywhere else for that matter, but CVTreasures. *And everything we sell is Guaranteed Authentic for Life! Give us a chance to satisfy your craving for something Extraordinary and become one of Special valued customers for Life!

Price: 1750 USD

Location: Saint Augustine, Florida

End Time: 2025-02-06T00:09:17.000Z

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