{"product_id":"1902-pen-ink-drawing-on-bristol-board-their-first-quarrel-after-c-d-gibson","title":"1902 Pen \u0026 Ink Drawing on Bristol Board \"Their First Quarrel\" After C.D. Gibson","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Original Fine Art Drawing \/ Fine Art Study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: \"Their First Quarrel\" — An Exceptional Edwardian Pen \u0026amp; Ink Illustration Study (c. 1902–1910)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Pen and Ink (India Ink)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate of Creation: Early 1900s (Circa 1902–1910)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Premium Reynolds’s Bristol Board (London) with authentic embossed crown blind stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonogram Initialed by Artist (J.M.B.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginality: Original Student\/Academy Study after Charles Dana Gibson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA stunningly executed, original turn-of-the-century pen and ink illustration study titled \"Their First Quarrel.\" This piece is a stroke-for-stroke technical mastery exercise mimicking the highly celebrated work of American graphic artist Charles Dana Gibson, the creator of the iconic \"Gibson Girl\". The drawing captures a young Edwardian man and woman sitting back-to-back, engrossed in books during a lovers' spat. The line control, cross-hatching, and deep ink work beautifully replicate the highly precise \"Gibson Style\" taught in elite art academies during the Golden Age of American Illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e It is executed on rare, imported Reynolds’s Bristol Board (London), a luxury multi-ply paper prized by 19th and early 20th-century masters for its ability to handle heavy ink saturation without warping or bleeding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduction Markings: The bottom right margin features faint, hand-written vintage framing\/production measurements (13 x 16 and 77 x 20), highlighting its history as a working studio piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Signature: The drawing features a beautifully integrated, calligraphic cursive monogram signature of the executing artist, \"J.M.B.\", on the far right, alongside the handwritten title on the bottom left margin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition. The ink remains incredibly dark and sharp. The heavy Bristol Board remains flat and structurally sound. There is a 1\/2\" tear at the upper right edge, and a small torn corner. There is light, age related toning\/foxing along the outer margins. Please see photos. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMeasurements:  14 3\/4\"h x 18 1\/4\"w [Approx. 14\" x 18\" total board size]\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49331801587931,"sku":"8874270489871","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-19T135540.891.jpg?v=1789840579","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/1902-pen-ink-drawing-on-bristol-board-their-first-quarrel-after-c-d-gibson","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}