Judge, 1923-05-19 · page 35 of 36
Judge — May 19, 1923 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than satirical commentary. It promotes art prints by Angus MacDonall, described as "one of America's greatest and most popular artists." The three illustrations shown depict sentimental, narrative scenes: "Setting Up Exercises" (an interior domestic scene), "The Dummy" (figures outdoors), and "Hey! Brother, Is This the Road to Paradise?" (a rural scene). The accompanying text emphasizes their emotional appeal—"pictures that tell a story and mean something"—and their accessibility to average consumers through mail-order sales. The advertisement reflects early 1920s American consumer culture and the marketing of fine art reproductions for middle-class homes. There is no apparent political satire on this page; rather, it represents Judge magazine's commercial side, selling aspirational cultural products to readers.
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THE DUMMY Of ae HEY! BROTHER, IS THIS THE ROAD TO PARADIS: al} Three Great Pictures by Angus MacDonall ef { NHOWN ABOVE are miniature reproductions of three famous pictures which have | S appeared recently in Jupce. They are the work of Angus MacDonall, one ’ of America’s greatest and most popular artists. These are unsurpassed examples of Mr. MacDonall’s work. He has used his splendid ability to portray subjects dd which touch every heart—each a story in itself. The prints are in large size, sd 1 carefully proved from the original engravings on very heavy art mat paper, with large margins, ready for framing. These are pictures of which you will a | never tire, pictures that tell a story and mean something. The originals are | beyond the reach of any but the fattest purses; these art prints are exquisite re- | productions in every detail and will give you all the pleasure of the originals. While the edition lasts single prints will be sent, postpaid, carefully packed, for 50 cents. Or, all three postpaid for only One Dollar. Whether for the palatial home ‘or the summer cottage, tastefully framed these pictures will give you en- during pleasure. JUDGE, 627 West 43d Street, New York City 1923, JUDGE, NEW YORK comicbooks.com