Life — January 3, 1895 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "A Happy New Year for Andromeda" This is a science fiction satire illustrated by F.L. Richards. The cartoon depicts a warrior woman in classical dress confronting a massive, hairy monster on a rocky beach, with other creatures and rock formations visible in the background. The title references Andromeda from Greek mythology—the princess chained to a rock as sacrifice to a sea monster, later rescued by Perseus. This illustration appears to reimagine that classical narrative, possibly satirizing contemporary anxieties about space exploration, alien life, or the "clash of civilizations" trope popular in early 20th-century science fiction. The warrior woman's armed stance suggests a subversive twist on the traditional damsel-in-distress narrative. Without additional context about Life magazine's publication date or surrounding articles, the specific satirical target remains unclear.