Judge — April 21, 1923 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "A Lesson in..." (title cut off) from *Judge* magazine, drawn by the artist whose signature appears bottom right. The cartoon depicts a circus scene with a female trainer/tamer in the center ring demonstrating control over wild animals—tigers, leopards, and other big cats. The audience watches from seats on the left, while well-dressed gentlemen observe from the right. The satire likely uses the circus animal-taming as a metaphor for controlling or "taming" unruly elements of society or politics. The female trainer may represent a specific political figure or social force of the era, though without the complete title and additional context, the specific target remains unclear. The visual message emphasizes domination and control of dangerous forces through skill and authority.