Judge, 1927-03-26 · page 7 of 36
Judge — March 26, 1927 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page **Top Cartoon ("Judge"):** This appears to be a courtroom or formal setting satire. A nude classical statue of Justice stands on a pedestal while a well-dressed man examines it. Other formally-dressed figures observe in the background. The dialogue—"That's a nice study in the nude" / "Careful, old chap, or she'll hear you"—suggests humor about admiring the statue's nudity while feigning propriety. The joke likely mocks Victorian-era pretense about discussing nudity, even in artistic contexts. **"Art Is Long" Section:** Combines verse by Paul Rosa with an illustration of an art gallery or sculptor's studio showing nude male and female models posing while clothed patrons view the work. The caption jokes about husbands being kept waiting while wives attend modern art exhibitions, poking fun at contemporary art world pretensions and gender dynamics of the period.
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“That's a nice study in the nude.” “Careful, old chap, or she'll hear you.” Art Is Long “Art is long and time is fleeting” ; As I sit in Mary’s flat, Reading from this book, I wonder What the poet meant by that. Has it some symbolic meaning? Why is Art so long at last? Have I not the wit to guess it? Why should time go by so fast? The hours pass as I sit waiting; Perhaps its meaning I shall get, For Mary’s primping for the party— And she hasn’t shown up yet. —Puu. Rosa It sometimes does a husband good to be kept waiting half an hour for his wife in an exhibit of modern sculpture. 5 comicbooks.com