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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.

Mr. Tagg is very popular with the dinner-givers
Ref-161, SIDE A

Mr. Tagg is very popular with the dinner-givers.

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.

Mr. Tagg finds the younger people mor difficult to please
Ref-161, SIDE B

Mr. Tagg finds the younger people more difficult to please.

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

Having taken all the necessary legal steps, Mr. Tagg is greatly mortified at his daughter's refusal to marry a nobleman.
Ref-162, SIDE A

Having taken all the necessary legal steps, Mr. Tagg is greatly mortified at his daughter's refusal to marry a nobleman.

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.

Shocking
Ref-162, SIDE B

Shocking.
Mr. Tagg learns that his daughter is going to marry an American.

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

When invited to dinner, Mr. Tagg attracts considerable notice by being late
Ref-163, SIDE A

When invited to dinner, Mr. Tagg attracts considerable notice by being late.

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.

In order to preserve his figure, Mr. Tagg becomes a patron of the manly art.
Ref-163, SIDE B

In order to preserve his figure, Mr. Tagg becomes a patron of the manly art.

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 morning after election day
Ref-164, SIDE A

The morning after election day.

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 leading features of a liberal education
Ref-164, SIDE B

The leading features of a liberal education.

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

Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda'
Ref-165, SIDE A

Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda'

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.

royal couple
Ref-165, SIDE B

[royal couple]

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

The Horse Show
Ref-166, SIDE A

The Horse Show.
How the animals appear from the boxes.

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.

All's well that ends well
Ref-166, SIDE B

All's well that ends well.

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

Vacation is over
Ref-167, SIDE A

Vacation is over.

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.

These young girls who marry oldish millionaires
Ref-167, SIDE B

These young girls who marry oldish millionaires.
Should not be wandering over the plain with impecunious cowboys when their husbands are tyring to enteratin them.

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

$ $ $
Ref-168, SIDE A

$ $ $
Yes, she finally married hime, but we understand from the dog there are moments when it seems as if there was something wanting.

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 young one: I beg your pardon, sir, but I believe it is my turn next
Ref-168, SIDE B

The young one: I beg your pardon, sir, but I believe it is my turn next.

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

Why some children didn't get their presents
Ref-169, SIDE A

Why some children didn't get their presents.

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.

[sketches of 'Gibson Girls']
Ref-169, SIDE B

[sketches of 'Gibson Girls']

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

The Old Tune
Ref-170, SIDE A

The Old Tune

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 Lovers' Quarrel
Ref-170, SIDE B

A Lovers' Quarrel.
Some mothers are good matchmakers, but—.

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

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