The Other Side 1887

"The Other Side" is a satirical cartoon by Charles Dana Gibson from 1887. The illustration depicts a well-dressed couple walking a small dog while a guard and a man carrying a heavy bag walk past, showing the stark social divide of 19th century American society. Gibson was a prominent illustrator and cartoonist, known for his idealized images of the "Gibson Girl", a symbol of feminine beauty and independence. His work often focused on social commentary and the complexities of life in America.