Life — August 28, 1919 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Life* magazine showing a man in formal attire hunched over, examining or clutching what looks like money or financial documents with intense scrutiny. The caption reads "Entirely Out." The cartoon likely satirizes financial anxiety or greed during an economic crisis—possibly related to stock market troubles or economic hardship. The figure's obsessive focus on money, combined with the withdrawn body language and the caption "Entirely Out," suggests commentary on someone who has lost their fortune or is desperately clinging to remaining finances. However, without clearer context about the specific date or accompanying article text, I cannot definitively identify the target of this satire or the precise historical event referenced. The style and printing quality suggest early-to-mid 20th century *Life* magazine humor.