Judge — July 19, 1919 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes the Ziegfeld Follies theatrical revues through three numbered scenes depicting elaborate stage tableaux. The captions mock the pretentious artistic staging: 1. A bullfighting scene "in the manner of Zuloaga" (referencing Spanish painter Ignacio Zuloaga) where the bull is comically "taking the count—sitting," deflating the drama. 2. References "Carmencita Ray Dooley" striking "Matador Johnny's fevered bean" (head), suggesting domestic comedy within the exotic setup. 3. Depicts an "Oriental harem" stage set, sarcastically comparing it to cigarette advertisements while suggesting such displays are designed to keep husbands entertained at home. The bottom includes a caricature identified as resembling "Eddie Cantor" with a quip about Presidents (likely Wilson, who was serving at publication) coming and going, but "Wilson does both"—likely a political jab at President Wilson's policies or personality. The satire targets Ziegfeld's productions as shallow spectacle masquerading as high art.