Yes or no
1900-1905
Charles Dana Gibson’s 1903 illustration captures the iconic 'Gibson Girl' in a moment of high-stakes suspense. She sits at a desk, pen poised over paper, looking up with a piercing gaze that seems to challenge the viewer. The title 'Yes or No' strongly implies she is drafting a response to a marriage proposal, leaving her answer a mystery. Originally published in Collier's Weekly, this piece perfectly encapsulates the confident, modern femininity that Gibson defined for the turn of the century.
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