Life — April 5, 1888 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a single black-and-white sketch illustration titled "THE END OF LENT" (visible on the right margin). The image appears to be a satirical scene depicting the conclusion of the Lenten period, a Christian season of fasting and abstinence. The sketch shows figures in what appears to be a celebratory or indulgent moment, likely satirizing the contrast between Lenten restraint and the feasting that traditionally follows Easter. The detailed cross-hatching and loose sketch style is characteristic of Life magazine's satirical illustrations from the early 20th century. The specific figures and social commentary are difficult to identify with certainty from the image quality, but the cartoon likely mocks either religious hypocrisy or the eagerness with which people abandon dietary restrictions after Lent concludes.