Judge — December 24, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This ink drawing by James Montgomery Flagg depicts a Christmas scene with satirical social commentary. On the left, a well-dressed man with a beard and hat stands at a doorway, seemingly caroling or greeting. A small child reaches upward toward him. On the right, a woman holds what appears to be a sign or notice, with other figures visible in the background. The incomplete title "THE CHRISTMAS" and fragmentary OCR text make the specific satire unclear. However, the composition suggests commentary on Christmas charity, class divisions, or holiday traditions among different social strata. The contrast between the figures' presentations and their interactions likely contains the cartoon's point, though the exact satirical target remains uncertain without more context.