1895 Life Publishing Company "Golf Is Not The Only Game On Earth" - Framed
Charles Dana Gibson (American, 1867-1944). This late 19th-century photomechanical print is after an original pen-and-ink illustration by the celebrated artist. The scene depicts a man and woman in period attire leaning against a rustic wooden fence, while a small winged cherub walks away in the foreground carrying a bag of golf clubs. The work is titled GOLF IS NOT THE ONLY GAME ON EARTH in printed block letters at the bottom center. The print is plate-signed C. D. Gibson in the lower center and bears the publisher's mark COPYRIGHT, 1895, BY LIFE PUBLISHING CO in the lower left margin. This piece is characteristic of Gibson's social commentary and his famous illustrative style. It is presented in a white mat and a dark-finished frame with a gilded inner lip. Dimensions: 18” x 22.” The paper shows uniform toning consistent with its 1895 publication date. No significant foxing, fading, or handling creases are apparent upon visual inspection. The frame shows minor shelf wear and some rubbing to the gold-toned finish on the inner lip.
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