Life, 1918-04-25 · page 20 of 40
Life — April 25, 1918 — page 20: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a political cartoon from *Life* magazine titled "Above the D[...] Labor" (the full title appears cut off). The illustration shows two men in formal attire standing on what appears to be rocky or mountainous terrain. One man, positioned behind, gestures expansively outward with his arm extended. The other, smaller figure stands ahead of him. The artistic style—heavy cross-hatching and caricatured facial features—is typical of early-20th-century satirical illustration. Based on the "Labor" caption, this likely comments on labor-management relations or class dynamics of the era. The positioning suggests one figure (possibly a capitalist or employer) directing or commanding the other (possibly a worker or labor representative). However, without the complete title or publication date visible, the specific historical event or individuals being satirized cannot be definitively identified.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Copyright Life Pub. Co Above the D LABOR comicbooks gi