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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.

[stylish French woman]
Ref-72, SIDE A

[stylish French woman]

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, very mild foxing

In Village near Paris
Ref-72, SIDE B

In Village near Paris.
The girls meet the courier, who supposes them to be alone.

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, very mild foxing

$35

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

In Paris. At the Cafe Americain.
Ref-73, SIDE A

In Paris.
At the Cafe Americain.

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, very mild foxing

Madame Rejane
Ref-73, SIDE B

Madame Réjane

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, very mild foxing, see lithographic ink line through head.

$35

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

Studies in Expression. The 'Chorus Girl's' visit home.

Ref-74, SIDE A

Studies in Expression.
The 'Chorus Girl's' visit home.

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

Advice to Bores. Follow your card upstarirs and find out what they really think of you.
Ref-74, SIDE B

Advice to Bores.
Follow your card upstairs and find out what they really think of you.

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

$25

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

The Retired Walking Delegate of the Future.
Ref-75, SIDE A

The Retired Walking Delegate of the Future.

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

Desperate course of a lover whose finacée is a confirmed lion-hunter.
Ref-75, SIDE B

Desperate course of a lover whose finacée is a confirmed lion-hunter.

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

$25

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

Portrait of an old gentleman on the wrong corner.
Ref-76, SIDE A

Portrait of an old gentleman on the wrong corner.

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

Old Moneybags: 'Can you sit up with my daughter every night and still do your regular business, sir?'
Ref-76, SIDE B

Old Moneybags: 'Can you sit up with my daughter every night and still do your regular business, sir?'
'But that's my regular business.'

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

$25

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

The man she really cares for sits in the gallery.
Ref-77, SIDE A

The man she really cares for sits in the gallery.

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

Some Ticker Faces
Ref-77, SIDE B

Some Ticker Faces.

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

$35

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

The Day of Carnot's Funeral
Ref-78, SIDE A

The Day of Carnot's Funeral

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, some marginal foxing

Au Montmartre.
Ref-78, SIDE B

Au Montmartre.

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

Skinflint
Ref-79, SIDE A

Skinflint: 'If anything should happen to me, you will be all right. I've just insured my life.'
'But suppose nothing does happen to you?'

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

A Distinction.
Ref-79, SIDE B

A Distinction.
He: 'Yes, I remembered you at once as the girl I was engaged to in the mountains some seasons ago.'
'What remarkable memory for faces you have, haven't you?'
'No—for rings.'

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

$25

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

The Broker rings up the girl
Ref-80, SIDE A

The Broker rings up the girl...

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

When a Bachelor is Ill.
Ref-80, SIDE B

When a Bachelor is Ill.
Complications often arise that no amount of medicine will cure.

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

$25

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

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