Judge — June 14, 1930 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "In Ancient Times: The Family Picnic" This is a whimsical cartoon depicting prehistoric humans enjoying a leisure activity. The image shows a family-sized group of early humans gathered in a clearing beneath towering, gnarled trees, with one figure swimming or wading in water (lower right). The humans appear to be relaxing and playing—some with toys or objects scattered about. The satire likely works through anachronism: presenting "ancient" people engaged in modern recreational behavior (picnicking, play). This gentle humor may mock either contemporary leisure culture by suggesting even primitive humans sought comfort, or it may be simply absurdist comedy showing timeless human nature. The artist is credited as "FORBEL" (signature visible).