Judge — January 2, 1915 — page 6: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration satirizes the exhaustion of a fashionable woman who has become a popular artist's model. The seated woman, dressed in elaborate period costume with an ornate headpiece, appears fatigued while being attended to by her maid (standing, in black dress) in what appears to be a luxurious bedroom or dressing room. The satire targets the demanding lifestyle of professional models during this era—constantly posing for artists, wearing uncomfortable costumes, and maintaining fashionable appearances. The caption's irony suggests that despite her popularity and the glamorous setting with its fine furnishings, the model is physically exhausted from the endless demand for her services. This reflects early 20th-century commentary on the labor conditions and physical toll of modeling work.