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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

 

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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.

A sidewalk artist
Ref-151, SIDE A

A modern Daniel

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.

Eight minutes after one
Ref-151, SIDE B

Eight minutes after one

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.

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

The wrong man
Ref-152, SIDE A

'The wrong man? But that is vague. Who is the wrong man?'
'The man a girl marries, of course.'

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.

An argument with the leading lady
Ref-152, SIDE B

An argument with the leading lady

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

After the war
Ref-153, SIDE A

After the war.
'Welcome home. Are you one of our heroic 71st?'
'No, I ain't no hero. I'm a regular.'

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.

It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
Ref-153, SIDE B

It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.

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.

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

The heroic sex
Ref-154, SIDE A

The heroic sex.
She: 'The majority of men are heroes? I don't believe it.'
He: 'The statistics bear it out. Less than half are bachelors.'

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.

Once he goes out it is hard to get him back
Ref-154, SIDE B

Once he goes out it is hard to get him back.

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

Her punishment
Ref-155, SIDE A

Her punishment.
Her boy is not interesting but he has a frugal mind, and is much like his father.

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.

Social Pastimes.
Ref-155, SIDE B

Social Pastimes.
'She is at home! How provoking!'
'Horrors! Well, tell them I will be rigth down.'

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

His ever-lasting experiements with ill-mated pairs.
Ref-156, SIDE A

His ever-lasting experiements with ill-mated pairs.

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.

Danger! The shore is lined with wrecks.
Ref-156, SIDE B

Danger! The shore is lined with wrecks.

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.

$30

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

The Highwayman
Ref-157, SIDE A

The Highwayman.
Held up.

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.

Gilt-edge Security
Ref-157, SIDE B

Gilt-edge Security.
'I need the money, as I am about to be married.'
'What security can you give.'
'The girl's name.'

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.

$30

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

Their first quarrel.
Ref-158, SIDE A

Their first quarrel.
And they have been engaged for about twenty minutes.

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.

enthusiastic young miss
Ref-158, SIDE B

Manager: 'Unless you brace up I'll have to break our contract.'
'Don't say that! I have a child and two husbands to support.'

Enthusiastic young miss: 'To think of your being a real literary man! I do so long to know how you write things. Can't you explain it?'

Venerable hack: 'It is the simplest thing. You have a mind suitably prepared. You get an idea. The idea being introduced into the mind causes fermenation, during which a scum rises to the top and is carefully removed, leaving a residue of clear thought. This you bottle up for your own use. The scum you sell to a publisher.'

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.

$30

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

In Diplomatic Circles
Ref-159, SIDE A

In Diplomatic Circles.
Mr. Tagg is fascinated by Washington society and decides to go into politics.
He enjoys a vision of himself at the Court of St. James.

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 Nominating Committee
Ref-159, SIDE B

The Nominating Committee.
Mr. Tagg is pursuaded to run for office.

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.

$30

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

Society Columns
Ref-160, SIDE A

After some years of waiting, Mr. Tagg at last appears in the society columns.

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.

Gentlemen of the Press
Ref-160, SIDE B

The mention of Mr. Tagg's name in the social column attracts some gentlemen of the press.

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.

$30

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

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