Judge — April 5, 1919 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "A Test of Endurance" This satirical illustration by James Montgomery Flagg depicts three men in suits surrounding a woman in distress—she appears anxious or distressed, with her hand to her face. A large shadowy figure looms behind them, holding an ornate grandfather clock showing nearly midnight. The title "A Test of Endurance" suggests the cartoon satirizes social situations involving persistence or pressure. The clock imagery likely references time running out or deadline pressure. The woman's distress and the men's positioning suggests commentary on social dynamics—possibly mocking male persistence in courtship or business negotiations that wear down female resistance. The shadowy figure and ominous clock create an uncomfortable atmosphere, implying the "test" involves unwanted pressure rather than fair competition. Without additional context, the specific political or social target remains unclear.