Howard Chandler Christy: A Life in Illustration and Portraiture Born: January 10, 1873, Morgan County, Ohio Died: March 3, 1952 Nationality: American Known for: Illustration, Portrait Painting, Patriotic Posters Early Life and Artistic Development Christy's early life was marked by a strong desire to become an artist. Encouraged by his parents, he received his first set of watercolors at the age of four. He studied art in New York City at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design, where he was mentored by William Merritt Chase. This training provided him wit…