Drawings by Charles Dana Gibson by Charles Dana Gibson

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.html.images 60 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.epub3.images 16.0 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.epub.images 15.9 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.epub.noimages 77 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.kf8.images 15.9 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.kindle.images 15.9 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62934.txt.utf-8 28 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/62934/pg62934-h.zip 15.6 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944
Title Drawings by Charles Dana Gibson
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif (This file was produced from images
available at The Internet Archive)
Summary "Drawings by Charles Dana Gibson" by Charles Dana Gibson is a collection of illustrations produced during the late 19th century. This book presents a series of witty and insightful illustrations that reflect the social life and culture of American society at the time, particularly focusing on gender roles and relationships. Gibson, known for his iconic depictions of the "Gibson Girl," uses his art to comment on the expectations and experiences of women, especially in the context of marriage and societal norms. The content of the book showcases a range of illustrations that often blend humor with keen observations. These drawings depict various scenarios, from the dilemmas faced by young women in the dating scene to whimsical interpretations of societal expectations. Each illustration tells a story, portraying themes of courtship, marriage, and the social interactions between men and women, all underscored by a lighthearted yet critical eye. Gibson’s work captures the essence of a transitional period in American culture, where traditional roles were being questioned, making it both a nostalgic and thought-provoking collection that resonates with readers interested in historical perspectives on gender and society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Subject Caricatures and cartoons -- United States
Subject American wit and humor, Pictorial
Subject Drawing, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 62934
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 140 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!