Life — September 13, 1917 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Life magazine cover or illustration page titled "Lest We Forget" (a phrase commonly invoking memory of historical tragedy or sacrifice). The artwork, credited to "Harrison Cady," depicts an idealized leisure scene: well-dressed figures enjoying a beach or waterside resort with parasols, boats, tropical vegetation, and distant architecture. The satire likely critiques the contrast between comfortable, carefree upper-class leisure and something the title suggests society should remember—possibly war casualties, economic hardship, or social injustice contemporaneous with publication. The phrase "Lest We Forget" ironically accompanies a scene of people apparently doing exactly that: forgetting serious matters while enjoying privilege. However, without the publication date or additional context, the specific historical reference remains unclear.