American, 1867–1944
Charles Dana Gibson (1867–1944) was an American illustrator known for creating the Gibson Girl, a symbol of American women at the turn of the 20th century. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, he studied at the Art Students League in New York City and began selling his pen-and-ink drawings to Life magazine in 1886. His work appeared in major national publications for over three decades, and he became editor and later owner of Life magazine in 1918. Gibson was elected to the National Academy of Design, retired in 1936, and was married to Irene Langhorne.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Charles Dana Gibson · Wikidata Q151165
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