Charles gibson

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. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four beautiful sis

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Gibson, by AUTHOR.

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Annabelle Whitford & The Gibson Girl, the idealization of women at the turn of the century, featuring Annabelle, Evelyn Nesbit, Camille Clifford & Mrs. Gibson

While working on my Regency dress, I have also been planning my Gibson Girl evening gown. Since the turn-of-the-century/early Edwardian period is completely new to me, the first thing I did was to start training my eye to the fashionable silhouette of the period. My jumping-off point was the work of Charles Dana Gibson, an illustrator who made his name in the 1890s with his charming (and often satirical) drawings of people from all walks of life. His most famous subject, of course, is the…

The Proposal -Charles Dana Gibson

Friend? We recently attended an elegant dinner party at a friend's home. Beyond lovely flowers, food, and beverages, was the even lovelier crowd. Upon arriving we joined an intriguing mix of people from the fashion world. High society types, handsome Italians, purveyors of luxury, and business titans. Foe? Prior to arrival I had prepared myself for a long evening of posturing. During cocktails that's exactly what happened. The frequent name droppings and chi chi bon mots filled the room like…

1914 Charles Dana Gibson Book -THE APPRAISAL - Illustration

As we grow and develop in life one of the many ways we learn is through the emulation of others. Whether we copy someone else’s way of walking, talking, their mannerisms, or habits and more, this is in part how we learn to become who we are. When an art student reaches a certain point in th