Judge — January 20, 1923 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a dramatic black-and-white portrait painting credited to artist Orson Lowell. The image shows a figure in profile, seated and illuminated against a dark background, appearing contemplative or troubled. The figure wears formal attire with a white collar visible. The partial caption "Author! Au..." suggests this depicts a writer or literary figure, though the specific identity is unclear from the visible text. The artistic style—theatrical lighting and introspective pose—suggests this may be satirizing literary pretension or authorial self-importance, common targets in *Judge* magazine's humor. However, without complete caption text or additional context, the specific satirical target and political/social reference remain uncertain.