Life — December 26, 1895 — page 37: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical sketch from *Life* magazine showing a domestic scene. The OCR text references "tenants" and "a house in Washington Square," suggesting social commentary about New York City housing. The drawing depicts a woman in an elaborate dress being observed by a man in the background. The artist's signature appears to be "C.D.G." or similar. Without clearer context or caption text, the specific satire isn't entirely certain, but given the Washington Square location reference and the emphasis on the woman's fashionable attire, this likely mocks either: tenant housing conditions in wealthy Manhattan neighborhoods, or social pretensions among residents of that area. The sketch style is characteristic of early 20th-century *Life* magazine's social commentary. More context would be needed to identify the exact figures or political reference intended.