Judge, 1911-12-23 · page 24 of 24
Judge — December 23, 1911 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page advertises art prints from Judge magazine's publishing arm, the Leslie-Judge Company. It displays four works by prominent illustrator James Montgomery Flagg: 1. **"The Only Way to Eat an Orange"** — appears to show a humorous domestic scene 2. **"The Hypnotist"** — depicts what seems to be a hypnosis performance or illusion 3. **"The Third Degree"** — likely references police interrogation tactics 4. **"A Widow's Weeds"** — shows figures in mourning attire The advertisement below promotes these prints as holiday gifts, emphasizing their decorative and sentimental value. It promises a catalog of thirty-eight pictures by sixteen artists for ten cents—appealing to early 20th-century consumers seeking affordable home decoration. The pricing structure (50 cents to two dollars) and emphasis on hand-coloring reflects the period's print culture, where Judge's satirical artwork was commodified as consumer goods for the middle class.
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By James Montgomery Flags. By James Montgomery Flagg. THE HYPNOTIST: “THE ONLY WAY TO EAT AN ORANGE.” Photogravure in sepia, 15 x 18 Photogravure in sepia, 12 x 16 One dollar Fifty cents Hand colored, Two dollars Hand colored, One Dollar. By James Montgomery Flage. By James Montgomery Flags. “THE THIRD DEGREE.” A WIDOW'S WEEDS Plate marked photogelatine print in sepia Photegrevare in black, 12x16 ty cents 12216, Fifty cents, HOLIDAY PRESENTS and suitable gifts for every occasion A picture is always an acceptable present. It is con: stantly before the recipient. It is a continual reminder of the thoughtfulness of the donor. This is especially true when it is a hand-colored Judge art print. Catalogue of Judge prints will be mailed to you for ten cents. It contains illustrations of thirty-eight pictures by sixteen leading artists. Don’t wait, but send for a catalogue NOW. Art Print Department LESLIE-JUDGE COMPANY Pictares copyright, Leslie-Judge Co. 225 Fifth Avenue, New York comicbooks.com