Judge, 1921-11-26 · page 2 of 36
Judge — November 26, 1921 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The Leslie-Judge Company is marketing framed art prints—reproductions of paintings by American artists that appeared on *Leslie's Weekly* and *Judge* magazine covers. The ad emphasizes these prints as affordable gifts ("the finest gift"), priced at $3.00 each or five for $10. It notes the originals were valued at $8,000, positioning these reproductions as accessible luxury for middle-class homes. The artists listed (Robert Henri, George Elmer Browne, James G. Tyler, etc.) were contemporary American painters; the subject matter—moonlight scenes, sailing vessels, portraits of girls—reflects popular aesthetic tastes of the period. This represents merchandising tied to magazine circulation rather than political cartooning.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
MOONLIGHT JULIANITA IN NORMANDY THE GLOUCE SCHOONER By Frederick J. Boston By Robert Henri By George Elmer Browne By James G. Tyler The Finest Gift Good Pictures HE GOOD PICTURE has every quality of the perfect gift—something that the whole family will enjoy, beauty, culture, permanency—genuine enduring pleasure. In response to widespread demand, the beautiful paintings by lead- ing American artists appearing on the covers of Leslie’s Weekly and Jupae are now available, beautifully matted and framed in 34’ frames of fumed gray oak or mahogany finish. These beautiful prints in full color, framed in size 12’ x 14”, have found a cherished place in the best homes—they will grace any room. The modest price at which they are available in no way reflects their true value, as they retain all the qualities of the originals, which are valued as high as $2,000 as in one instance. This is your opportunity to obtain these beautiful pictures, in permanent form, at small cost. It is also the opportunity to extend your pleasure to your friends and to settle the question of “what shall I give for Christmas.” The supply is limited—send in your order now. NITA by Robert Henri. 2 2 1. 6 2%. $3.00 N NORMANDY by George Elmer Browne . . . . 3.00 MOONLIGHT by Frederick J. Boston. 5 2 2 2.) 3.00 VIOLIN G Li se ee 8.00 3.00 ilenn Newell, ANA. 2 2. 2.00 Krieghoff-Roberts. . . . . 2.00 TMENT by Heiter-Roberts . . - . . . 2.00 {ERMAN by Krieghoff-Roberts . . . . . 2.00 = GOLF GIRL by Edna L. Crompton. . . ; . 2.00 Or any Five for Ten Dollars, delivered, charges prepaid, on receipt of price ron Leslie-Judge Company 1 E GOLF G . By Rina 1. Crompton 627 West 43d Street, New York City THE HOME ROAD THE FISHERMAN VIOLIN GIRL By Glenn Newell, A.N.A. By Krieghof-Roberts By Arthur Litle