Life — April 25, 1907 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Cleopatra Illustration The left page features an illustration labeled "CLEOPATRA" with a classical figure in Egyptian dress. The accompanying caption references Shakespeare's *Antony and Cleopatra*, quoting: "When Marc's attempted to Caesar, by her smile she showed it would please her. When she invited upon him, she lovely allowed him to squander." This appears to be a classical artistic reference rather than political satire—illustrating a famous historical/literary figure. The image showcases decorative, historically-inspired artwork typical of early 20th-century magazine illustration. The right page advertises a contest for artists, offering substantial prizes ($3,500 total) for illustrations of literary quotations. This represents Life magazine's engagement with the visual arts community.