Life — December 1, 1887 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Abroad Love" at Daly's Theatre This appears to be a theatrical satire from Life magazine (page 309) depicting a scene at Daly's Theatre, a prominent New York playhouse. The sketch shows what seems to be a romantic or dramatic theatrical scene—a woman in a doorway with men in formal dress, suggesting theatrical melodrama or romantic comedy. The title "Abroad Love" and the staging suggest this mocks a specific play or theatrical production at Daly's. The illustration style, with its emphasis on exaggerated expressions and theatrical posturing, satirizes the overwrought emotionalism typical of period stage productions. The decorative floral elements framing the title enhance the romantic comedy aesthetic being lampooned. Without additional context about the specific production, the exact target of satire remains unclear.