Lot 115: "In Mourning; A Widow and Her Friends" by Charles Dana Gibson Print
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- Auction
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- Lot Number
- 115
- Status
- Sold
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 4
- Closed
- 9/17/23 7:06 PM PT
Description
Charles Dana Gibson (September 14, 1867 – December 23, 1944) was an American illustrator. He was best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. 1901, Gibson published “A Widow and Her Friends” the sixth in a series of publications, each volume comprised of 84 black and white drawings and covering a different facet of high society. This is a print of one of those drawings, named "In Mourning." "In Mourning" depicts a a women drawn in Gibson's style, in repose and in mourning. This print measures approximately 8" by 10", and is in good condition.