Life — April 15, 1915 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Spring Sowing" - Life Magazine, April 15, 1915 This allegorical illustration depicts **Spring as a classical female figure** scattering seeds across farmland while a farmer and horse work below. The image appears to be a straightforward agricultural/seasonal metaphor rather than political satire. Published during World War I (April 1915), the peaceful farm scene and emphasis on planting and cultivation likely carried **hopeful symbolism about American agricultural prosperity and continuity** during a period when the war dominated headlines. The contrast between the ethereal, idealized Spring goddess and the grounded labor of farming suggests themes about nature's renewal and the importance of domestic agricultural work to the nation. The artist is credited as "Sidney Darrason" at bottom.