Stage-struck
1900-1905
Charles Dana Gibson captures the nerve-wracking audition of a hopeful young actress in this classic 1901 illustration. The plain, nervous girl stands in the center, dwarfed by the imposing theater manager in the top hat and watched by a gaggle of fashionable women in elaborate hats. It perfectly illustrates the term 'stage-struck,' showing the stark contrast between everyday life and the glamorous, intimidating world of early 20th-century theater. Gibson was famous for creating the 'Gibson Girl,' the ideal of American feminine beauty, and here he playfully critiques the ambitions of young women trying to break into show business.
- Technique
- Pen and ink drawing
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