Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944

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Dates:
Birth 1867-09-14
Death 1944-12-23
Americans
English

Biographical notes:

American artist and illustrator.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Small, Maynard & Co., [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269577087

Charles Dana Gibson was an American graphic artist, noted for his creation of the "Gibson Girl", an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century. Gibson owned a 700-acre estate in Islesboro, Me., where he and his wife spent an increasing amount of time through the years. Arthur Webster was his caretaker.

From the description of Charles Dana Gibson letters to Arthur P. Webster, ca. 1903-1918. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 232335104

Illustrator.

From the description of Letter of Charles Dana Gibson, 1913. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450454

American illustrator.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (28) : [various places], to staff members of Harper's Magazine and Harper's Weekly, 1890 Feb.-1891 Aug. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269589386

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to John S. Clark, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269574111

Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) was an American illustrator and graphic artist. He was famous for his iconic drawings of the "Gibson Girl," who represented an ideal young American woman at the turn of the 20th century.

From the guide to the Charles Dana Gibson Letter, Undated, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

American artist and illustrator; creator of the Gibson Girl.

From the description of Charles Dana Gibson papers [manuscript], 1899-1928. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648019771

Illustrator, painter, author; New York, N.Y. and Maine.

Born Roxbury, Massachusetts. Author and illustrator of THE EDUCATION OF MR. PIPP; SKETCHES IN LONDON; THE SOCIAL LADDER; THE WIDOW; PEOPLE OF DICKENS; and THE AMERICANS. He illustrated for Life magazine, Cosmopolitan, and Collier's for many years. Served as editor of Life magazine.

From the description of Charles Dana Gibson papers, 1902-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122291415

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Subjects:

  • Art
  • Artists
  • Authors
  • Dwellings
  • Illustrators
  • Illustrators
  • Painters
  • Rich people
  • Summer resorts
  • Illustrators

Occupations:

  • Artists
  • Illustrator

Places:

  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Islesboro (Me.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • Dark Harbor (Me.) (as recorded)
  • Maine--Islesboro (as recorded)

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