Judge, 1923-06-23 · page 18 of 36
Judge — June 23, 1923 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be an illustration from Judge magazine drawn by Angus MacDonald, titled "Too Rich A[?]" (title cut off). The image shows an early automobile (appearing to be from the 1910s-1920s era) with well-dressed passengers, positioned beneath towering redwood or sequoia trees. The satire likely comments on wealth and luxury—the fancy motorcar contrasts with the natural grandeur of the ancient forest, possibly critiquing the nouveau riche or materialism of wealthy automobile owners. The juxtaposition suggests irony: despite their expensive vehicle, these wealthy travelers are dwarfed by nature's majesty, implying their material possessions cannot compete with or should not overshadow natural splendor. Without the complete title, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though the theme appears to be commentary on class, consumption, or the relationship between industrial wealth and nature.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
TOO RICH AM IE iS gy iS iS ‘al & iS n by ANGUS MacDoNnaLL, Draw