Life, 1915-02-25 · page 11 of 44
Life — February 25, 1915 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a contest announced by *Life* magazine, with an illustration by Charles Dana Gibson (the famous "Gibson Girl" artist). The drawing shows a well-dressed man and woman examining picture books and magazines together at a table. The contest asks readers to submit titles for this untitled illustration, with prizes totaling $870. The satire likely plays on domestic or social dynamics of the era—the couple's body language and their focused attention on illustrated material suggests commentary on shared leisure activities, courtship, or the influence of popular media on social interaction. Without additional context, the specific social critique remains unclear, though the prominent display of books/magazines implies the content's relevance to public taste or behavior.
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(This picture has no title) Drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, What Has Just Been Said? For the best answer to the picture above Life will give $500 $200 First Prize Second Prize Third Prize Fourth to Tenth (inc/ustve) $10 cach $100 Total, $870 Conditions of the Contest The title, with sub-title, or in whatever form submitted, must not exceed twenty words, and may be either original or a quotation. The paper upon which the title is sent should contain nothing but the title, with the name and address of the author in the upper left-hand corner, If this rule is violated the judges reserve the right to debar the contribution. Manuscripts should be addressed to The Contest Editor of Lire, 17 West 31st Street, New York. Envelopes addressed in any other way will not be con- sidered. All titles submitted must be at Lire office not later than Saturday, April 24. The contest will close at noon of that date. Within one week from April 24 checks will be sent to the winners. Announcement of winners will be made in Lire’s issue of May 13. It is not necessary to be a subscriber to Lire in order to compete. The contest is open free to every one Only one title from each contestant will be considered. No manuscripts will be returned. The editors of Lire will be the judges. They will award the prizes to the titles which, in their judgment, are the most deserving.