Judge — September 3, 1921 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a profile portrait caricature of President Warren G. Harding, drawn by Leo Mietzinger. The caption titled "Among Those Pleasant—Our President" accompanies an article (referenced but not shown) discussing Harding's relationship with press photographers. The satire addresses Harding's need to cooperate with "camera fiends"—aggressive newspaper photographers of the era. The quoted text humorously suggests Harding must endure being photographed "four to the second" (extremely frequently) while maintaining composure and a smile, demonstrating good humor despite the invasive demands of press coverage. This reflects early 20th-century tensions between political figures and the emerging modern press apparatus, where photography had become central to public image-making and political communication.