Life — June 21, 1917 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration showing multiple figures gathered around what looks like a fountain or water feature. The image is rendered in bold black ink with crosshatching typical of early-to-mid 20th century editorial cartooning. The title "The Fountains of Youth" suggests the cartoon satirizes people seeking rejuvenation or attempting to recapture youth. The composition shows various figures in different poses around the central fountain, likely caricaturing society's obsession with staying young or the commercial exploitation of anti-aging products and treatments. The specific identities of the figures are unclear from the image alone, but the satirical intent appears to mock vanity and the human desire to reverse aging—a timeless theme that Life magazine frequently addressed in its social commentary.