Life — November 5, 1903 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content. The top left shows a satirical illustration titled "The Modern Alexander Seeking Other Worlds to Conquer"—a figure with a telescope on a globe, referencing Alexander the Great's historical ambitions. The joke appears to comment on expansionist impulses or imperial ambition, though the specific target remains unclear without additional context. The right side advertises "Copley Prints" and features a portrait of a woman. Below are two circular decorative plates from Gibson Picture Plates and Gibson Head Plaques, sold by George F. Bassett & Co. in New York. These were popular home decorative items featuring illustrations, likely by Charles Dana Gibson (the "Gibson Girl" artist), whose work was widely commercialized during this era.