Play

Charles Dana Gibson's Play from 1895 is a proof print for an illustration, executed in ink on paper. A young man stands facing the viewer in a frock coat and high collar, with a tennis racket loosely held in his right hand. The formal posture and the carefully rendered attire place the scene within the elegant visual world of the late 19th century.Gibson allows the sporting implement to break the formal silhouette and lend the image a quiet sense of movement and leisure. The precise linework keeps the composition clean and clear, while the solitary figure gives the motif a character that is both restrained and lightly playful.Artist: Charles Dana Gibson (1867–1944) | Created: 1895.Frame not included.Please note that the images are cropped slightly differently depending on the size you choose. Read more about image and print quality here: FAQ.