The Gibson Girl and Her America: The Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
$16.48
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Book Synopsis: At the turn of the twentieth century, Charles Dana Gibson's pen-and-ink drawings of the "American Girl" — now remembered as the Gibson Girl — became the national ideal of femininity. This collection of his images of youthful, dynamic women offers an informative and amusing reflection of the era's social life. Sentimental, humorous, and often gently satirical, these images portray the Gibson Girl at the theater, in the drawing room, flirting and courting, vacationing at the beach, and engaging in other genteel pursuits. Several of Gibson's "common man" illustrations provide a contrast, along with a section devoted to one of the artist's best-known and most beloved characters, the curmudgeonly Mr. Pipp.This gallery features more than a hundred carefully selected images from vintage editions. A rich source of royalty-free art, it offers graphic artists, fashion designers, social historians, and nostalgia lovers a lovely and accurate chronicle of a bygone era.
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Step back in time and embrace the charm and elegance of a bygone era with "The Gibson Girl and Her America: The Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson" book. Immerse yourself in the captivating pen-and-ink illustrations that defined the national ideal of femininity at the turn of the twentieth century. Charles Dana Gibson's skillful artistry brings to life the Gibson Girl, a symbol of youth and dynamism, showcasing the social life and pursuits of the era.
These sentimental, humorous, and gently satirical images transport you to a world of sophistication and refinement. Experience the theater, the drawing room, and romantic encounters through the eyes of the Gibson Girl. Join her in relaxing beach vacations and other genteel activities that defined the spirit of the times. The book also includes Gibson's "common man" illustrations, offering a contrasting perspective, along with a special tribute to his beloved character, Mr. Pipp.
With over a hundred handpicked images from vintage editions, this gallery is not only a visual feast but also a valuable source of royalty-free art. Graphic artists, fashion designers, social historians, and nostalgia enthusiasts alike will delight in the accuracy and beauty of the chronicle this book provides. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of history and indulge in the timeless elegance portrayed in these illustrations.
Immerse yourself in the Gibson Girl's world today and get your copy of "The Gibson Girl and Her America: The Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson." Click here to order now and relish in the nostalgia of a bygone era!
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