Very finely done original lithograph c. 1903 by well known illustrator Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "Looking Backwards", a portrait piece very indicative of his most famous work in the early 1900s. Christy appeared regularly in magazines through 1905. At right is a rather tentative two-color cover for the January 1900 issue of The Ladies Home Journal. The early 1900's were a period of intense effort. His work appeared in more and more books and in all the major magazines of the day - Harpers, Scribner's, Century, McClures, etc. Christy was also known for his gift book formats, large format books with lush illustrations including The American Girl and The Christy Girl, both done in 1906. This lithograph was copyrighted by Charles Scribner & Sons in 1903, most likely artwork done for their magazine, and was printed by A. Grignard of New York. Across the bottom of the print are the marks for Charles Scribner & Sons, the copyright date, A. Grignard, title Looking Backwards, and signed & dated 1903 by Howard Chandler Christy. The work is housed in a nice period frame, meausures approximately 22.0" x 19.0", and is in very good condition; cross listed on Art 2. /325