Judge — March 13, 1915 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a theatrical illustration from *Judge* magazine signed by James Montgomery Flagg. The caption "K OF THE PLAY IN THE AUTHOR'S BOX" indicates this depicts a scene from a play as viewed from the author's box at a theater. The image shows four figures in formal evening wear reacting with exaggerated expressions—some amused, others scandalized or astonished—to what appears to be action on stage below (partially visible). The sketch style and their elaborate gestures suggest they're responding to something surprising or inappropriate happening in the theatrical performance. Without additional context about which specific play is referenced, the exact subject of their shock remains unclear, though the cartoon satirizes typical theater-audience reactions to dramatic or risqué stage moments.