Life — January 23, 1919 — page 28: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a crowd of people—appearing to represent immigrants or emigrants—waving American flags as they depart France. The scene shows families with children, elderly people, and various figures in period dress gathered before what appears to be a church or prominent building in the background. The title's reference to "bidding good-bye to France" suggests this comments on emigration from France to America, likely during a period of French instability or hardship. The prominent American flags and the diverse cross-section of French society depicted indicate the cartoon satirizes or comments on immigration patterns, possibly suggesting Americans' attraction to the United States as a refuge or opportunity. The artist is credited as "E. Foster Lincoln" in the lower left corner.