Life — February 28, 1918 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a political cartoon titled "Mugged" from *Life* magazine. It depicts an angelic or allegorical figure (likely representing Justice, Liberty, or America) being physically assaulted and robbed by a smaller, grotesque figure (appearing to represent a criminal or corrupt politician). The angel figure is being "mugged"—both literally attacked and having valuables stolen. The cartoon satirizes corruption or criminality targeting American institutions or values. The reference to "Rogues' Gallery" (a police collection of criminal photographs) reinforces this interpretation. Without the specific historical date visible, the exact political target remains unclear, but the image critiques how dishonest figures exploit or victimize American ideals through violence and theft.