Judge — August 22, 1914 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cover from August 22, 1914, features a portrait credited to "James Montgomery Flagg" labeled "A Work of Art." Rather than political satire, this appears to be a showcase of Flagg's portraiture skills—displaying his artistic technique through a striking charcoal or photographic portrait of a woman with 1914-era styling (bobbed hair, defined makeup). Flagg was a renowned illustrator and artist of the period, so Judge is essentially promoting or celebrating his work. The cover serves as both a magazine cover and an advertisement for the artist's abilities. The price of 10 cents reflects typical magazine pricing of that era. This is more art showcase than political commentary.