Life — August 6, 1903 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Life magazine cartoon depicts a woman in white seated beneath a large dark tree, appearing distressed or contemplative. A man stands nearby observing the scene. The title "Between the Devil" (text is cut off) suggests a moral or romantic dilemma. The cartoon likely satirizes a woman caught in an uncomfortable social or romantic situation. The tree's dark, looming presence and the woman's posture suggest entrapment or difficult circumstances. Without the complete caption, the specific reference is unclear, but the composition implies commentary on women's limited choices or constrained social positions in early 1900s America. The artistic style—detailed cross-hatching and dramatic lighting—was typical of Life's satirical illustrations from this period.