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The Complete Cartoon Archive
Every plate we can restore — the full run.
For half a century the original Life — not the photo magazine, but the humor weekly founded in 1883 — set the tone of American wit in pen and ink. Its great star was Charles Dana Gibson, whose 'Gibson Girl' became the ideal of an age. This is the archive: the Life drawings we have recovered and restored, each public domain, each digitally cleaned and labeled at comicbooks.com.
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson 1917
Clubs We Do Not Care to Join: Club for the Retired Sons of Indulgent FathersIrvin, Rea, 1881-1972, artist 1914
Eenie, Meenie, Minie, MoGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1926
In Diplomatic Circles — Mr. Tagg at Washington SocietyGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1904
The Girl Who Didn't WaitGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1919
The Companionate ArtsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist; Life Publishing Company, copyright claimant Life, vol. 91, March 8, 1928
"And the fool, he called her his lady fair" / C.D. GibsonGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Published May 3, 1917
The New Pupil: A Candidate for Post-Graduate HonorsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1905
Mabel Choate and Mrs. C. D. GibsonBain News Service, publisher c. 1910, Bain News Service
The Weaker Sex. IIGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1903
Studies in Expression: While an Old Gentleman Listens to Some of His Son's ClassmatesGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1903. Published in Life.
Mrs. C.D. Gibson and Mrs. W. Astor & SonBain News Service, publisher c. 1910, Bain News Service
The Reason Dinner Was LateGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist c. 1912
Charles Dana Gibson, Portrait PhotographBain News Service, publisher c. 1900
Charles Dana Gibson's Seven Hundred Acre IslandGenthe, Arnold, 1869-1942, photographer ca. 1931
Charles Dana Gibson's Seven Hundred Acre IslandGenthe, Arnold, 1869-1942, photographer ca. 1931
February Scribner's: C. D. Gibson's 1st London, with Pen & PencilGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1897
WorshippersGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1902
Three Hatted Young Women at Restaurant, One Removing HatGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1898
Mrs. J.B. Harriman at the Women's Fusion League Rally, c. 1913Bain News Service, publisher c. October 1913
The Last DitchGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
In Her PathGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
Summer SportsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1904
Charles Dana Gibson, *The Reason Dinner Was Late*, 1912Charles Dana Gibson Published in *Life*, October 24, 1912; pen and ink over graphite
"Why, it's Gallegher!" — Frontispiece to *Gallagher and Other Stories*Charles Dana Gibson 1891
The Last BlowGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1918
"For God's sake, let me go" — Illustration for *Gallegher and Other Stories*Charles Dana Gibson 1891
SkyedGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1905
His Word of HonorGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
Man with CaneGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1911
On the FerryGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1898
At PhilaeGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1899
Here's Looking At YouLIFE Magazine May 28, 1925
London, as seen by Charles Dana Gibson 1897
His RevengeGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1901
Lighter than AirGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1902. Pen and ink. Published in Life.
Called for Jury DutyGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1927
Charles Dana Gibson in His StudioPeter A. Juley No later than 1912
Rose Le Moine as a School GirlUnknown author Unknown author 1896
A Quiet Dinner with Dr. BottlesCharles Dana Gibson 1900
"Widow" Story in Pictures to Be Presented (Charles Dana Gibson)Charles Dana Gibson 1913
Charles Dana Gibson, "The Turning of the Tide" (1900)Charles Dana Gibson Published in Gibson's collection Americans, 1900
"They Are Only Collecting the Usual Fans and Gloves"Charles Dana Gibson By 1898
Collier's CoverCharles Dana Gibson September 25, 1909
Young Man at CroquetCharles Dana Gibson ca. 1900
Gibson Girl, ProfileCharles Dana Gibson c. 1890s–1910s
"Can I sit up here beside you, or do you rule alone?" — Frontispiece for Van Bibber and OthersCharles Dana Gibson 1892
Decorative Frontispiece: Comedy Masks with Roses and TrumpetsDavis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 1901
John Singer SargentCharles Dana Gibson Charles Dana Gibson, c. 1910–1920, ink and charcoal on illustration board
"Gallegher Stood Upon His Shoulders" — Illustration for *Gallegher and Other Stories*Charles Dana Gibson 1891
Margaret AbbottCharles Dana Gibson 1903
'He Sprang Up, Trembling, to His Feet' — Illustration for *Gallegher and Other Stories*Charles Dana Gibson 1891
"She'd Reach Out Her Hands and Kiss Me" — Illustration for *Gallagher and Other Stories*Charles Dana Gibson 1891
"But He Knew That Was Not the Reason" — Illustration for *Van Bibber and Others*Charles Dana Gibson 1892
'Are you ready, Eleanore?'Charles Dana Gibson 1892
Sketch for a Poster c. 1896, published in Collier's or related Gibson venue (exact issue unverified)
Princess ZimbazimCharles Dana Gibson 1914
Sketch of Phil MayC.D. Gibson No later than 1903
Two Women and a FoolCharles Dana Gibson 1895
C. D. Gibson & WifeBain News Service, publisher 1924
Charles Dana Gibson (1867–1944)George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress) Date unrecorded; photograph from the George Grantham Bain Collection, Library of Congress
Charles Dana Gibson (Portrait Photograph)Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress 1914
Charles Dana Gibson at the Drawing BoardMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress c. 1915
Charles Dana Gibson, PortraitPirie MacDonald 1903
Cover — *Van Bibber and Others*Charles Dana Gibson 1892
Miss Irene Langhorne Gibson — MarceauTheodore C. Marceau 1916
"There Were 'Fans' in Those Days"Lovett, James D'Wolf, 1844-1935 1906, from *Old Boston Boys and the Games They Played*, privately printed at the Riverside Press, Boston
Miss Irene Langhorne GibsonKazanjian 1915, photographer Kazanjian
"Even to-day, there is the chance Samaritan" — from *Van Bibber and Others*Charles Dana Gibson 1892
At the National Sporting ClubCharles Dana Gibson 1897
Gibson GirlCharles Dana Gibson c. 1891
The Weaker Sex — IICharles Dana Gibson 1903
"Of Course There Are Mermaids"Charles Dana Gibson (died 23rd December, 1944) 1902
The Weaker SexCharles Dana Gibson 1903
The Weaker Sex. IICharles Dana Gibson 1903
Woman at Breakfast Table with Electric AppliancePacific Electric c. 1905
Charles Dana Gibson c. 1914
Charles Dana Gibson Is One of the Illustrators in This Month's ScribnersKendall, William Sergeant, 1869-1938, artist 1896
Head of a GirlGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1893
C. D. Gibson & WifeBain News Service, publisher c. 1900, Bain News Service
Molly BawnGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1910
Angler Confronts Two Soldiers and a WomanGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1882
A ResolveGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1904
A Daughter of the SouthGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1909
Studies in Expression: When Women Are JurorsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1902
I Have No Right to Be HereGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist c. 1890
Home Again — As the Steamer DocksGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, Life, 1909
The Princess Aline — Book Advertisement Illustrated by Charles Dana GibsonGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1895
Rich RelationsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1927
The Lady KillerGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1928
Effect of the Marathon CrazeGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, Life, c. 1909
One of Our Leisure ClassGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1909. Pen and ink on paper.
Advice to the Mentally Feeble — Keep Out of PoliticsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1913
I Wonder What Those Two Can See in Each OtherGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1925
Woman in Black Evening DressGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1901
"You have been very successful with the girls — what's your rule in making love to one?"Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1904, from *Life* magazine
The AgitatorGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1905
The Girl Who Turned Old-Fashioned to Attract the BoysGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, published in Life, c. 1910
Free LunchGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1911. Pen and ink on paper.
LostGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1906
"I want you to like me, Jose : I want to be able to like you : I shall have need of friends, she said half to herself"Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1911
Among Those Not InvitedGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1912
Reception Room or Painting Gallery in a MansionGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist c. 1902
The mention of Mr. Tagg's name in the social column attracts some gentlemen of the press: Mr. Tagg gracefully submits to an interviewGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1903
Studies in Expression: In the Monkey HouseGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1904. Pen and ink. Published in Life.
Studies in Expression: Showing a Newly Engaged Couple at a Large Dinner PartyGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1904. Published in *Life* magazine.
Making Bread PillsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1903. Pen and ink.
$ $ $ $ $Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1903
Between Times, Leicester SquareGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1906
Each to Her Own TasteGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1926. Pen and ink on paper.
KarnakGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist January 2, 1898
"Have You Met Him Socially?" "Dear Me, No, Only in a Business Way — I Married His Daughter"Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1904
Mrs. Wiggs Rents a Cottage for the Summer: All the Comforts of HomeGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1904. Published in Life.
Elopement à la GasolineGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1905
A Park Orator, LondonGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1906
A Widow and Her Friends. II. She Decides to Die in Spite of Dr. BottlesGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1900
Mr. Grubbs Walks in His SleepGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1902
Some Women Prefer DogsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1903. Pen and ink on paper.
Sweetest Story Ever ToldGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1910
"I know perfectly well that this isn't right, she said, helping him and then herself: but I am wondering what there is about it that isn't right"Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1910
Mr. A. Merger Hogg Is Taking a Few Days' Much-Needed Rest at His Country HomeGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1903. Published in Life.
Studies in Expression: At a Fashionable FuneralGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1903. Published in Life.
Like the moth, it works in the darkGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1923
In the ShipyardGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist c. 1915, published in Life
Relating the Story of His LifeGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1927
The Jury DisagreesGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1904
Egypt and John BullGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist January 1, 1886
Mrs. C.D. GibsonBain News Service, publisher c. 1910
"And the fool, he called her his lady fair" / C.D. Gibson (1917)Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
EugenieBirdsall, William Wilfred, 1854-1909, [from old catalog] ed;
Jones, Rufus Matt Published 1901 in *Beautiful Gems from American Writers*, Chicago: International Publishing Co.; drawing attributed to Charles Dana Gibson
Charles Dana Gibson, "Studies in Expression: When Women Are Jurors" (1902)Charles Dana Gibson First published October 23, 1902, in Life magazine, pp. 350–351
Her Poise, Her Unconsciousness, the Winning Simplicity of Her Manner Were Noticed EverywhereCharles Gibson (b.1867 - d.1944) – Ilustrator (American) Born in Roxbury, MA. D Charles Dana Gibson, 1910
College Girls — Book Poster for Abbe Carter Goodloe, Illustrated by Charles Dana GibsonArtist Posters 1895
'House Manager' — The American Woman on the Home-FrontUnknown author Unknown author or not provided 1917–1918
"A Word to the Wise" — Charles Dana GibsonCharles Dana Gibson 1917–1918
Her Plan of AttackCharles Dana Gibson 1913
His Word of HonorGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
In Her PathGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
"What Can Mr. Lockwood Be Calling Upon Me About?"Charles Dana Gibson 1891
Princess Zimbazim — She was standing alone on the deserted platformCharles Dana Gibson 1914
She Discovered to Her Astonishment That She Was PrettyCharles Dana Gibson 1913
Bachelor's Wall PaperCharles Dana Gibson 1902; W.H. Birge & Sons Co., U.S.A.
The Girl He Left Behind HimCharles Dana Gibson 1916
The Princess Sonia: A Romance of Girl Art Life in ParisCharles Dana Gibson / The Century Company 1895
The Education of Mr. Pipp, No. XXVII: A Match Game at Caroney CastleUBC Library Digitization Centre c. 1910–1919 (published in Life; postcard reprint)
Artists and Publicity Men in the Government's ServiceHarris & Ewing Photograph by Harris & Ewing, 2 April 1918
The Weaker Sex — IICharles Dana Gibson, 1867-1944 Charles Dana Gibson, 1903 (published July 4, 1903)
Charles Dana Gibson, Committee on Public InformationUnknown author Unknown author or not provided c. 1917–1918
C. D. Gibson (Caricature)Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960, artist; Bain News Service, publisher c. 1900
C. D. Gibson & WifeBain News Service, publisher Date unknown (early 20th century); Bain News Service photograph
Charles Dana Gibson — Portrait PhotographBain News Service, publisher c. 1910s (Bain News Service)
Portrait of Charles Dana GibsonBain News Service, publisher c. 1900
Charles Dana Gibson at the Drawing BoardGeorge Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress) c. 1900–1915 (precise date unrecorded)
Charles Dana Gibson at WorkBain News Service, publisher ca. 1900–1915
Charles Dana GibsonJames Montgomery Flagg (artist). Bain News Service (publisher). Date unrecorded
Charles Dana Gibson Is One of the Illustrators in This Month's ScribnersKendall, William Sergeant, 1869-1938, artist 1896, color poster, William Sergeant Kendall (1869–1938)
Charles Dana Gibson, Artist and Illustrator, c. 1917–1918Unknown author Unknown author or not provided c. 1917–1918
Charles Dana Gibson, Chairman, Division of Pictorial PublicityUnknown author Unknown author or not provided Received June 12, 1918
Charles Dana Gibson, Council of National DefenseUnknown author Unknown author or not provided 1917–1918
Irene GibsonBain News Service, publisher c. 1910
Mrs. H.B. Harriman at a Women's Fusion League RallyBain News Service, publisher 1913
C. D. GibsonBain News Service, publisher ca. 1900–1915 (Bain News Service)
Charles Dana Gibson, Chairman, Division of Pictorial PublicityUnknown author Unknown author or not provided c. 1917–1918
Scribner's: Charles Dana GibsonWilliam Sergeant Kendall 1895
Cover IllustrationCharles Dana Gibson Charles Dana Gibson, 1909. Published in Collier's, October 30, 1909.
Toast to the BrideSnyder, Frank R.
Flickr: Miami U. Libraries - Digital Collections Frank R. Snyder, 1905
The World As Seen By HimJames Montgomery Flagg c. 1884 (per catalog date; Flagg's early career)
Rose Le Moine, Gibson Girl, "In Love"Unknown author Unknown author , possibly after Charles Dan Gibson 1896
Rose Le Moine, Gibson GirlUnknown author Unknown author 1896
Mrs. H. B. Harriman at a Women's Fusion League Rally, New YorkBain News Service, publisher October 1913
College Girls 1895
C. D. GibsonFlagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960, artist; Bain News Service, publisher c. 1915
Charles Dana GibsonBain News Service, publisher c. 1915
Charles Dana GibsonBain News Service, publisher c. 1915
Studies in Expression: The Author and the SoubretteGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1902. Pen and ink.
Mrs. J.B. Harriman and Mrs. C.D. Gibson at Women's Fusion League Rally, c. 1913Bain News Service, publisher c. October 1913
Picturesque America — In the MountainsGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, c. 1900. Pen and ink on paper. Published in Life.
PatienceGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, c. 1910. Pen and ink on paper.
"Valerie was busy, exceedingly busy, arranging matters, in view of the great change impending"Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist Charles Dana Gibson, 1911
Rita was not at home when Valerie came into their little apartment: the parrot greeted her, shrieking from his perchGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1911
The Education of Mr. Pipp, XXXIV: On the Occasion of Mr. Pipp's Birthday, a Ball Is Given at Caroney CastleGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1899
Is It Really Getting on His Nerves?Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist January 1917
The Liberty Loan at Everyman's DoorGibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944, artist 1917
A Happy New Year 1867 – A Happy New Year 1917Irvin, Rea, 1881-1972, artist 1916
Gibson Girl MatchsafeUnknown artist Unknown artist ca. 1895![[Baseball game] / Zim.](https://img.comicbookexperience.com/exhibition/thumbs/lifep-2004672691.jpg)
[Baseball game] / Zim.Zimmerman, Eugene, 1862-1935, artist ca. 1895