Judge — January 19, 1901 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine (copyright 1901 by Judge Company of New York). The image depicts two figures in royal robes and crowns beside a gallows. The figure on the left wears ermine-trimmed robes labeled "GOLD" and "ROPE," while the bearded figure on the right holds a scepter. The gallows structure dominates the center. The cartoon appears to criticize wealthy or powerful figures (likely representing aristocracy or monopolistic industrialists of the Gilded Age) standing beside instruments of execution and symbols of wealth. The label "ROPE" alongside "GOLD" suggests commentary on how excessive wealth or greed may lead to downfall or justice. The partial text "WE FED" at bottom remains unclear without the complete caption, but the overall message seems to warn of consequences for the corrupt elite.