Swimming
F. Earl Christy made his name illustrating the "Christy Girl," the 1920s successor to the Gibson Girl—athletic, confident, and effortlessly stylish. In this lively sketch, his signature muse sits casually on the ground, clutching a trophy like a prized possession while sporting a vibrant red polka-dot headscarf. Though titled "Swimming," her dark stockings suggest this is a playful post-competition moment rather than a dip in the pool. It perfectly captures the spirit of the Roaring Twenties' new woman, who was just as comfortable winning a sports trophy as she was turning heads.
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