Judge, 1921-10-29 · page 4 of 36
Judge — October 29, 1921 — page 4: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains a drawing by Perry Barlow titled "He Said He Had Given Up Art," presenting three satirical scenarios about art and social class. The comic critiques attitudes toward artistic pursuits among different social strata: - **"Barely Possible"**: A bare-legged dancer struggles to find patronage; the caption suggests she needs a "press agent" for survival. - **"The Gentle Art"**: A father (Howard) is horrified his son swears, asking why he doesn't teach gentlemanly behavior—suggesting ironic disconnect between aspiration and reality. - **"Poor Satisfaction"**: Browne sarcastically notes that poverty allows one to "remain poor" while living up to ideals—mocking how the poor are praised for virtue born of necessity rather than choice. The satire targets class hypocrisy and the romanticization of struggling artists.
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Drawn by Perry Barlow. HE SAID HE HAD GIVEN UP ART. Barely Possible The Gentle Art Poor Satisfaction Ten years ago the bare-legged Howard—My small boy swears Browne—There is a lot of satis- dancer could depend on the preach- dreadfully. faction in living up to our ideals. ers; to-day she needs a good press- Jay—Why don’t you teach him to Towne—Yes, if we can afford to agent. swear like a gentleman? remain poor. 4 comicbooks.com