Life — November 15, 1906 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This is primarily an **advertisement page**, not a satirical cartoon. It promotes "The Remington Art Calendar for 1907," featuring five three-color reproductions of paintings by Frederic Remington, the famous American artist known for depicting the American West. The page includes reproductions of works titled "Indian Head," "The Parley," "The Pioneers," "The Stampede," and "Pony Tracks in the Buffalo Trail." These images celebrate Remington's romanticized depictions of frontier life—Native Americans, cowboys, and horses—which were enormously popular in early 20th-century America. The advertisement emphasizes that this is "thoroughly American"—featuring an American artist, publisher, and subjects. It was marketed as an ideal Christmas gift. The calendar cost $2.00 and could be purchased at local retailers or ordered directly from P. F. Collier & Son in New York.