Judge — September 29, 1917 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts three demonic or monstrous figures labeled "VANITY," "AMBITION," and "GREED" riding together on horseback across a bridge. The allegorical imagery—personifying human vices as dangerous demons—was a common satirical device in early 20th-century political commentary. The cartoon critiques how these three character flaws work in concert, suggesting they form a destructive "team" capable of causing significant harm to society or individuals. The dramatic, expressionistic art style emphasizes the threatening nature of this combination. The exact historical context—what specific political event or figure prompted this commentary—is unclear without additional publication information, though Judge magazine typically addressed contemporary political scandals and social criticism through such moral allegories.