London as seen by Charles Dana Gibson

by Charles Dana Gibson

Printed by Trow Directory, Printing and Bookbinding Company, New York. Large hardbound folio of prints by the illustrator, Charles Dana Gibson, some of which were published previously in Life and The London Graphic. Chapters on London Streets, London Audiences, London Parks, A Drawing Room, London Salons, and London People. Uncredited text accompanies the illustrations. 46 black and white illustrations. 12" tall x 18" wide.

70 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1897

About the author

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.

His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters inspired his images. He published his illustrations in Life magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor in 1918 and later owner of the general interest magazine.

Reviews

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A peek into London's gilded age high society. Unlike Dore a generation before, Gibson sticks to the hallowed environs of Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, a palace Drawing Room, and the various theatres, sporting clubs, and town homes frequented during "the season". Yet Gibson's ladies and gentlemen are far from stuffy, if occasionally bored. His friendly disposition to his subjects comes across in the text as well as his drawings.