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An Unsuitable Marriage:
The story line is all too clear in this poignant post-World War I drawing. A returning soldier collapses in disappointment at seeing that the girl he left behind has married another. His friend supports him, onlookers send sympathetic looks, and even his former sweetheart appears wistful. In addition to demonstrating his storytelling skills, Gibson also forcefully addresses a theme of recurring importance to him -- his opposition to sacrificing love in favor of marriage for wealth and social position. |