Silver gelatin photograph of renowned illustrator Howard Chandler Christy posing with a model, circa 1925. The artist best known for his distinctive ìChristy girlî drawings is seen standing with one foot on the base of his easel, pipe in hand and necktie carefully tucked into his shirt, gazing thoughtfully at the attractive brunette model perched on the cushioned arm of a large wicker chair. The large paper attached to the easel shows the rough outline of a drawing. Photograph measures 8î x 10î. Sticker at bottom left reads ìUnderwood & Underwood / Studios N.Y.î Handwritten across bottom margin ìFile Copy.î An intriguing glimpse of the famed artist with one of his signature subjects. Near fine condition.