Judge, 1911-11-25 · page 9 of 24
Judge — November 25, 1911 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cartoon depicts a woman in classical drapery sitting on an ornate stool, gazing at a man's silhouetted head in darkness. The title's pun on "throne/thrown" suggests commentary on feminine influence over male authority figures. The image likely satirizes the concept of women wielding political or social power indirectly through men—a common Judge magazine theme addressing evolving gender dynamics. The woman's posed, classical appearance and the man's shadowed anonymity reinforce the idea of hidden female influence. Artist Cravens signed the work. Without additional context about specific historical figures or events from when this appeared, the cartoon appears to be general social satire about gender relations and power dynamics rather than commentary on particular political figures.
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AVNINS CRAVENS “THE POWER BEHIND THE THROWN." comicbooks.com