Judge — August 19, 1922 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a man in formal attire (jacket and vest) reclining outdoors near vegetation and water, apparently deceased or dying. The caption "Willingly ending his vacation forever" creates dark satire—suggesting the figure has chosen permanent death rather than return to his regular life. The cartoon appears to satirize the reluctance many experience when vacations end and ordinary responsibilities resume. By depicting literal death as preferable to returning from vacation, the artist exaggerates this common sentiment for comedic effect. The signature reads "S. WERNSE" (or similar). Without additional context from Judge magazine's publication date, the specific identity of the subject remains unclear, though the satire targets the universal human experience of vacation-ending dread.