Charles Dana Gibson

Charles Dana Gibson (1867 to 1944) was an American illustrator best known for creating the Gibson Girl, which became the iconic vision of a beautiful and independent American woman around the turn of the 20th century. Gibson's wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters were his inspiprations for these images. His illustrations were popular in Life magazine and other major national publications for over 30 years. In 1918 he became its editor in 1918 and was later owner of the magazine.