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"I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other." "What did you talk about?" "I talked to the poet about money and to the millionaire about the intellectual life" (litho)
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"I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other." "What did you talk about?" "I talked to the poet about money and to the millionaire about the intellectual life" (litho)
8670265 "I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other." "What did you talk about?" "I talked to the poet about money and to the millionaire about the intellectual life" (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other." "What did you talk about?" "I talked to the poet about money and to the millionaire about the intellectual life." Illustration for Gibson, New Cartoons (John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1916).); © Look and Learn
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In this thought-provoking lithograph by Charles Dana Gibson, we are presented with a humorous and satirical commentary on the intersection of wealth and intellect. The image depicts a conversation between two individuals - a poet and a millionaire - with the caption revealing that they each discussed topics traditionally associated with the other's realm.
The juxtaposition of the poet and the millionaire in this artwork serves as a commentary on societal expectations and stereotypes. The notion that one would expect to talk about money with a poet, known for their creative pursuits, while discussing intellectual matters with a millionaire, typically associated with financial success, challenges our preconceived notions about these roles.
Gibson's illustration invites us to reflect on how we perceive individuals based on their professions or social status. It prompts us to consider the complexities of human nature and reminds us not to judge others based solely on external appearances or societal labels.
Overall, "I had a poet on one side and a millionaire on the other" is not just an amusing visual depiction but also a profound reflection on the fluidity of identity and conversation beyond superficial assumptions.
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