Life — June 11, 1896 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Narcissus of Ge[orgia]" This illustration depicts a classical mythological figure—likely referencing the Greek myth of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. The title's reference to Georgia suggests a political figure from that state, though the specific identity is unclear from the visible text. The figure is elaborately dressed in flowing fabric and decorative garlands, standing by water in a contemplative pose. The satire appears to mock someone's vanity or self-absorption, using the Narcissus myth as commentary on a Georgia politician's alleged preoccupation with self-promotion or excessive pride. Without the full OCR text or publication date, the precise target remains uncertain, but the classical allusion serves Life magazine's typical purpose: satirizing political figures through literary and mythological comparison.