Judge — April 9, 1921 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Criminals" — Judge Magazine, April 9, 1921 This illustration by Walter De Maris depicts two figures in a dark, foreboding nighttime scene—a bare tree, church spire visible in the distance. The caption simply reads "Criminals." Without additional context identifying the specific figures, the image appears to be a general commentary on criminality rather than a topical satire of particular 1921 events or individuals. The shadowy, expressionistic style emphasizes moral darkness and danger. The nighttime setting, gnarled tree, and isolated church create an atmosphere of sin and transgression. The work may reference contemporary crime concerns of the era, but the page provides insufficient information to identify whether these are specific criminals, social types, or allegorical figures meant to represent crime generally.