His Granddaughters Discover He Knows the Words of the Star Spangled Banner c. 1920s

"His Granddaughters Discover He Knows the Words of the Star Spangled Banner" is a pen and ink drawing by American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. Created in the 1920s, this humorous cartoon captures a common social scenario. It depicts a group of well-dressed individuals, a man, two women, and a young man, at a gathering where an elderly gentleman is surprised at a young woman's musical performance. Gibson was famous for his iconic depictions of the "Gibson Girl," a beautiful, stylish woman who embodied the ideal of American femininity. This artwork exemplifies his ability to capture humor and social commentary in a captivating, expressive style.