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Authentic Antique prints by Charles Dana Gibson

Original lithographs over 100 years old, we do NOT sell modern reproductions.

The prints below are from various sources published by Collier's and Life between approximately 1894 and 1908.

Charles Dana Gibson (September 14, 1867 - December 23, 1944), was an American graphic artist, best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century.

From the start, Gibson's interests were in portraying the social set rather than political figures, and his audience enjoyed the manner in which he poked fun at high society characters with their idiosyncrasies. His monthly salary started at $33, rising each month to $185 in the third month. His value to Life was clearly tangible to both publisher and illustrator from the first drawing, for his work caused circulation to increase. At the same time, he also sold his illustrations to Tid-Bits, later re-named Time magazine. By 1890, Gibson was illustrating articles for Scribner's, Century, and Harper's.

Gibson Girl

Charles Dana Gibson's signature

In 1890, he started drawing 'The Gibson Girl' and later featured her in his first full independent portfolio in 1894. Undoubtedly, Irene Langhorne Gibson, his wife, was the model for 'The Gibson Girl', and her granddaughter looks just like her. There have been other theories to the contrary but they are highly unlikely. In 1904, Robert Collier and Condé Nast tried to sign Gibson to their magazine team at Collier's Weekly, just as they had done with Pyle, Remington and Parrish. Gibson refused due to his loyalty to Life, but they compromised and agreed to a sharing relationship with Life, with a contract of $100,000 for 100 illustrations over a four-year period.

Source: National Museum of American Illustration

 

AB Frost
Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944)

Click on the thumbnail images below to see an enlargement. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.

Her Tremendous Fear
Ref-131, SIDE A

Her Tremendous Fear

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

His First Love
Ref-131, SIDE B

His First Love

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

$25

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

An afternoon reception in Herculaneum
Ref-132, SIDE A

An afternoon reception in Herculaneum

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

Revised!
Ref-132, SIDE B

Revised!
March fourth comes in like a tiger and goes out like an elephant

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

$40

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

Her Nightmare
Ref-133, SIDE A

Her Nightmare.
How she saw herself.

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

Some Rare Birds
Ref-133, SIDE B

Some Rare Birds.

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

$25

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

A Good Game for Two
Ref-134, SIDE A

A Good Game for Two

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

The Wretched Heathen
Ref-134, SIDE B

The Wretched Heathen

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

$35

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

Big Game
Ref-135, SIDE A

Big Game

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
A LITTLE RUMPLED RIGHT MARGIN

Economy
Ref-135, SIDE B

Economy.
She (musing): 'It seems a pity to spend twenty-five dollars to have a gown made over, when I can get a new one for two hundred.

'Don't undervalue love, dear child. Love in a flat—a good flat—on twenty, even on fifteen thousand a year, may easily be preferable to riches without true affection.'

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
A LITTLE RUMPLED LEFT MARGIN

$35

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

[Gibson Girl in Love]
Ref-136, SIDE A

[Gibson Girl in Love]

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

Summer and Winter
Ref-134, SIDE B

Summer and Winter.
Both sides of it.

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.

$45

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

A Widow and her Friends
Ref-137, SIDE A

A Widow and her Friends

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS, SHORT TEAR ON EDGE

She contemplates the cloister
Ref-137, SIDE B

She contemplates the cloister

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS, SHORT TEAR ON EDGE

$25

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

Awful Predicament
Ref-138, SIDE A

Awful Predicament.
The triplets find they are all engaged to the same man.

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS

No wonder the sea serpent frequents our coast
Ref-138, SIDE B

No wonder the sea serpent frequents our coast

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS

$35

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

After the quarrel.
Ref-139, SIDE A

After the quarrel.

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS

At a comedy
Ref-139, SIDE B

At a comedy.

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS

$25

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

After the quarrel.
Ref-140, SIDE A

She: 'I have the true social instinct.'

Yes, you do glory in debt of dyspepia.

The Nobleman: 'Every man has his price, you know.'

Oh, this is so sudden!

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the right for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS

The Chaperon
Ref-140, SIDE B

The Chaperon

The Evening

From various sources published by Collier's and Life (circa 1894-1908)
Sheet size: approx. 17.125 x 11.125 inches
printed on both sides of the paper, see print to the left for opposite side
Mild edge/corner wear, minor foxing possible, see enlargement for condition.
SEE FOX MARKS

$25

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER

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