His revenge
1900-1905
In this witty early 1900s illustration, Charles Dana Gibson captures a hilarious moment of marital role reversal at a fancy ball. After years of being forced to stay up late and criticized for being bored, Mr. Meeker suddenly finds a burst of energy at 4:15 AM, dragging his exhausted wife into a vigorous dance while her friends look on in shock and yawning disbelief. Gibson, famous for creating the iconic 'Gibson Girl' look, uses this scene to poke fun at high society etiquette and the hidden rebellions of long-suffering husbands.
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