The weaker sex.—III
1900-1905
Charles Dana Gibson, famous for defining the 'Gibson Girl' ideal, often used his pen to satirize the battle of the sexes. In this scene from 'The Weaker Sex,' he ironically portrays the husband as the fragile one. The 'hero' sits slumped on a travel trunk, cigar in hand, looking thoroughly defeated as he tries to follow his doctor's orders to avoid excitement. However, the arrival of a tall, robed figure and a whispering companion throws the household into chaos. With luggage scattered everywhere and servants rushing about, it seems the family must flee to a new location just to keep the husband's nerves from collapsing completely.
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