This artwork is available in the following sizes and formats (in inches):

12x18 paper poster · 12x18 paper giclée · 12x18 wrapped canvas print · 12x18 wrapped canvas giclée · 16x24 paper giclée · 16x24 wrapped canvas print · 18x27 paper giclée · 20x30 paper poster · 20x30 paper giclée · 20x30 wrapped canvas print · 20x30 wrapped canvas giclée · 24x36 paper giclée · 24x36 wrapped canvas print · 24x36 wrapped canvas giclée

Note: All sizes refer to the printed image. On paper posters a white border of approximately 2 inches surrounds the image for optional trimming, framing, or mounting.

Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) was an influential American illustrator whose drawings defined an era from the 1890s through the early 1900s. His iconic Gibson Girls-depictions of beautiful, independent American women-left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. These elegant, confident figures graced the pages of Life magazine and other major national publications for over three decades. Gibson's talent extended beyond the realm of fashion and beauty; he chronicled American high society in New York and Boston, capturing the interactions of old aristocratic families and newcomers. His large-scale drawings, often reduced for publication, featured wit, sophistication, and a keen eye for social dynamics. While the legend suggests that Gibson's wife and her elegant Langhorne sisters inspired the Gibson Girls, the truth is that the first Gibson Girl appeared in 1890-more than two years before he met the Langhorne family. In later years, many of Gibson's friends and family members modeled for his illustrations. After the death of John Ames Mitchell, Gibson became editor of Life and eventually its owner. As the popularity of the Gibson Girl waned after World War I, Gibson turned to oil painting for personal enjoyment. Elected into the National Academy of Design, he retired in 1936, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate with admirers of art and social history.

Image Orientation: Portrait

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