Sunday, January 02, 2022
Wish You Were Here, from Charles Dana Gibson
Here's a Charles Dana Gibson card from the British postcard firm, Henderson and Sons. Others that I've seen are numbered, but this one isn't. It features one of Gibson's more famous cartoons, "The Expert." The expressions on the three subjects make this a real tour-de-force.
Labels: Wish You Were Here
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Wonderful! Gibson's art is usually much better than his subject matter, but not here.
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: 1/02/2022 1:33 PM
: 1/02/2022 1:33 PM 
It would seem, judging by the expressions, that Mr. is anxiously waiting for Cupid to relay his opinion of what is in the heart of Miss, (vis-à-vis HIM)and though her expression is oblivious, Cupe's would imply an unfavorable outcome for Mr.
The allegory is Cupid is a heart specialist, or, expert, like a doctor,and using a stethescope makes the connection.
Weren't the Victorians precious?
The allegory is Cupid is a heart specialist, or, expert, like a doctor,and using a stethescope makes the connection.
Weren't the Victorians precious?
# posted by : 1/03/2022 12:18 AM
: 1/03/2022 12:18 AM
Thanks Mark. That makes a lot more sense when you put it that way. Interesting look into the minds of another era.
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