Judge — February 23, 1924 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical commentary on a famous sculpture or artwork called "The Bacchante" (likely referencing the classical work depicting Bacchus's female followers). The top panel shows the mythological scene—a wild, uninhibited revelry. The bottom panel presents a modern contrast: a formally dressed man in a tuxedo attempting to court or impress a woman in contemporary dress, with the caption "and last night!" The satire suggests the gap between classical ideals of abandon and ecstasy versus modern, restrained social conventions. The well-dressed gentleman's stiff posture and formal attire mock how contemporary society has tamed or constrained the uninhibited pleasure represented by ancient Bacchic revels. The joke critiques modern propriety as a diminishment of authentic revelry.