Judge — July 24, 1915 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Overtaken" This cartoon depicts five men in suits and straw hats surrounding a woman in a dark dress and wide hat, all holding cameras. The title "Overtaken" suggests the satire's subject: the relentless pursuit of a woman by photographers or journalists. The image satirizes the invasive nature of press photography and paparazzi culture in the early 20th century. The woman appears cornered or overwhelmed by the cameramen closing in from all sides, illustrating how subjects—likely celebrities or society figures—were pursued aggressively by the media. This reflects Judge magazine's commentary on the growing power of photography and journalism, and how their practitioners could hound individuals. The cartoon critiques both the photographers' aggressive tactics and the broader cultural obsession with capturing images of notable figures.