Howard Chandler Christy’s Classic World War I Poster “Gee, I Wish I Were a Man”
Very uncommon, a copy is displayed at the Museum of Modern Art
Howard Chandler Christy’s famed poster, “Gee, I Wish I Were a Man”, 1917, is one of the great poster artists in American history. This one is a great example of his well-known strategy of illustrating rosy-cheeked, red-lipped, attractive women to draw the attention of young men to join the military. This particular...
Howard Chandler Christy’s famed poster, “Gee, I Wish I Were a Man”, 1917, is one of the great poster artists in American history. This one is a great example of his well-known strategy of illustrating rosy-cheeked, red-lipped, attractive women to draw the attention of young men to join the military. This particular “Christy Girl,” as they were commonly known, seems almost flirtatious as she encourages real men to enlist in the Navy. The poster suggests that joining the military is an opportunity for men to become more attractive to the opposite sex, and a strategy to induce military service by questioning the masculinity of the viewer is reinforced by the smaller text at the bottom of the image stating “BE A MAN AND DO IT.” Large, in fine condition, backed on linen.
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