Lot 328
Howard Chandler Christy (American, 1872-1952), "Live Oak, New Orleans", 1921, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 40 in. x 30 in., period frame Note: Howard Chandler Christy was one of the nation's most distinguished and accomplished illustrators of the first half of the 20th century. Christy provided illustrations for the leading periodicals and magazines of the day and by 1910 was commanding the large sum of $1,000 a week for his commissions. In the 1920s, Christy turned away from illustration as the good economic times created a strong market for portrait commissions. He painted many notables and celebrities of the period and traveled extensively to fulfill the demand for his services. In 1921, Christy traveled to New Orleans, Dallas and Tulsa. The large landscape offered here was painted during his visit to New Orleans in that year. Animpressionist and painterly view of a large moss-laden live oak tree, the work shows the influence of his teacher and mentor William Merritt Chase. Likely depicting a scene in City Park or Audubon Park, the painting...
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