Charles Dana Gibson

Charles Dana Gibson (September 14, 1867 – December 23, 1944) was an American illustrator who created the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century.

Charles Dana Gibson
Gibson c.1900
Born(1867-09-14)September 14, 1867
Roxbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 1944(1944-12-23) (aged 77)
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationArt Students League of New York
Known forIllustration
Notable workGibson Girl series
Spouse
Irene Langhorne
(m. 1895)

He published his illustrations in Life magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor in 1918 and later owner of the general interest magazine.

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