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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.
I hear, sir, that Freddy is working as a clerk in your brokerage office?
Ref-31, SIDE A

I hear, sir, that Freddy is working as a clerk in your brokerage office?
Yes, I want him to learn enough about the business to let it alone after I die.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two
The morning after
Ref-31, SIDE B

The morning after

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$30

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
The Social Push. Almost in.
Ref-32, SIDE A

The Social Push.
Almost in.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two
After fifteen years. When she refused him he vowed he would never marry.
Ref-32, SIDE B

After fifteen years.
When she refused him he vowed he would never marry.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
 
You have been very successful with the girls---what is your rule in making love to one?
Ref-33, SIDE A

You have been very successful with the girls---what is your rule in making love to one?
I have no set rule. I merely try, with all the power there is in me, to make as big an ass of myself as possible.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two
Her heart is in the kitchen
Ref-33, SIDE B

Her heart is in the kitchen

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$30

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
---and---sisters
Ref-34, SIDE A

---and---sisters

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two
Time for reflection
Ref-34, SIDE B

Time for reflection

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$30

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
His only opportunity
Ref-35, SIDE A

His only opportunity.
Mr. Tagg, as host, wishes to become permanently identified with certain important people of fashion.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two
Lions
Ref-35, SIDE B

Lions.
Mr. Tagg gives a musicale and takes pleasure in introducing two rival tenors.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$35

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
In Paris
Ref-36, SIDE A

In Paris

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two
[young widow and sympathetic plain friend]
Ref-36, SIDE B

[young widow and sympathetic plain friend]

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$20

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
No Free Scholarships
Ref-37, SIDE A

No Free Scholarships.
The Girl: Are you a Yale or Harvard man?
The Young Man: Neither; I got my education in Wall Street. But I often think it would have been cheaper for me to have gone through college.
Old Bonder: Perhaps so, young man; but them useful educations costs something.

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
minor edge/corner wear, minor foxing
Too Late?
Ref-37, SIDE B

Too 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 left for opposite side
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$25

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
No Letter
Ref-38, SIDE A

No Letter.
It isn't always the girl that is thoughtless.

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
minor edge/corner wear, minor foxing
Their first meeting---some years ago---now they are married.
Ref-38, SIDE B

Their first meeting---some years ago---now they are married.

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$30

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
The New Leaf
Ref-39, SIDE A

The New Leaf.
Bishop Gullen: My dear young lady, have you started in this year to do unto others as you would have them do unto you?
Dear Young Lady: Yes, I've quit speaking to those Grigsby 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 right for opposite side
minor edge/corner wear, minor foxing
America's Tribute
Ref-39, SIDE B

America's Tribute

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

$30

ABOVE 2 PRINTS, PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF ONE PIECE OF PAPER
His Revenge
Ref-40, SIDE A

His Revenge.
Time: Any morning at 4:15.
Mr. Meeker, having been kept us late for the last twenty years and rebuked for his lack of interest, develops a sudden enthusiasm. Mrs. Meeker and the girls now do the waiting.

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
minor edge/corner wear, minor foxing
gibson girl praying
Ref-40, SIDE B

[Gibson girl praying, halo overhead]

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
minor edge/corner wear, a fox mark or two

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

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