Life, 1905-12-28 · page 23 of 25
Life — December 28, 1905 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is an advertisement page from Life magazine (circa 1904) showcasing available art prints for sale. It's not political satire but rather a catalog of reproducible artworks. The page displays eight different prints by various artists, each priced between 50 cents and $1.50. The titles suggest genre scenes and social humor typical of early 1900s illustration: "The Sweet Magic of Smoke," "Angel Cake," "A Loving Cup," and "Somebody on the Wire" depict domestic and social situations. "The Tattle-Tale" and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" appear to show interpersonal moments. "The Original Romance" depicts botanical imagery. These were commercial products—photogravures, facsimiles, and gravures in various colors and sizes—that Life Publishing Company sold to readers. The page includes a note offering a "dainty catalogue" of prints for ten cents. This represents Life's business model: combining satirical journalism with art sales to generate revenue.
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