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Drawings by Charles Dana Gibson

By Charles Dana Gibson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience a bygone era where charming illustrations reveal witty insights into love, marriage, and societal expectations.

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2020-08-15
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Summary

"Drawings by Charles Dana Gibson" by Charles Dana Gibson is a journey into the past through illustrations that capture the essence of late 19th-century American life. Through a series of clever drawings, the book shows the reader the social scene of the time, with a close focus on how men and women related to each other. Gibson's famous "Gibson Girl" pictures explore the lives of women, especially when it came to love and marriage, and what society expected of them. With a mix of humor and clever insight, each picture tells a story of dating, marriage, and social interactions, all while questioning traditions. This collection is not only a look back at the past but also makes you think, appealing to people who want to understand how ideas about gender and society have changed over time.

About the Author

Charles Dana Gibson 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.

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