Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1955) as an American artist and illustrator who was best known for Gibson Girl – an iconic image that best represented the stunningly independent Euro-American woman at the start of the 20th century.
Gibson attended New York’s Art Students League from 1884 to 1885, then traveled to Italy, Spain, and France to study painting from 1905 to 1907.
Gibson’s illustrations included the refined upper-middle-class idealized woman known as the Gibson Girl, as well as gentle satirical depictions of American mores and public life.
She became known as an ideal image of youthful American femininity, the modern woman: athletic, smart, stylish, and desirable, and she sold magazines.
Charles’ skill allowed him to create pictures using mere black ink and basic paper.
Gibson’s use of bold lines, as well as his techniques in utilizing contrast, are still being admired and studied by contemporary illustrators who are serious about perfecting their craft.
Add in his unique application of tone, character, and humor, and his style started to be emulated by the artists of his time.
More of Charles Dana Gibson’s unique artwork can be found at https://americanillustration.org/project/charles-dana-gibson/ and https://www.artlex.com/artists/charles-dana-gibson/.
Humoring the Goddess 
Photos of my mother’s mother, shows this iconic look was her go-to in her teens!
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I just love that!
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I’ve always loved his work. I even have rubber stanps with his artwork. Beautiful.
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That’s so cool!!
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