Howard Chandler Christy | A golden age master from the trembly family collection

Coming Fall 2025

The Zanesville Museum of Art invites you to journey into the heart of America's golden age of illustration and portraiture, exploring the rich and complex legacy of artist Ohio-native Howard Chandler Christy. This major exhibition and its accompanying catalog are the result of an important collaboration with Columbus, Ohio-based collector Ms. Annette Trembly, whose remarkable vision and generosity have made this exploration possible.

Step beyond the familiar image of the "Christy Girl" to discover an artist who shaped a nation's visual identity. Christy, a celebrated war correspondent, illustrator, historical muralist, and portraitist didn't just paint—he chronicled an evolving nation, creating an indelible record of the country's ideals, aspirations, and moments of crisis. From the images of the “Christy Girl” that galvanized a generation to the intimate portraits of presidents and celebrities, this exhibition offers a comprehensive look at his diverse body of work and the cultural conversations it ignited.

This collection, born from Ms. Annette Trembly's passion, showcases Christy's enduring artistic power. His work reflected and helped shape American ideals, making him a key figure in understanding modern American visual culture.

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