Life — November 20, 1913 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Life* magazine showing a tall, gaunt figure (likely representing Abraham Lincoln, given the caption reference) standing before a large crowd and what appears to be a grave or burial site. The caption "Lincoln: What Heroes Are These?" suggests bitter irony—the figure is questioning who these people are that are being commemorated or mourned. The satire likely critiques either the glorification of fallen soldiers, political leadership, or perhaps civilian casualties from war. The massive crowd in the background and the solemn scene suggest commentary on Civil War casualties or political costs. The style and composition emphasize the figure's moral questioning in the face of mass death, typical of *Life* magazine's sharp political commentary during the 19th-20th centuries.