Life — November 13, 1919 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a sketch by Paul Stähr from *Life* magazine showing four figures in formal dress seated around a table with papers. The composition suggests a formal meeting or negotiation scene—possibly a business deal, legal proceeding, or diplomatic discussion. Without visible text identifying the specific figures or event, I cannot definitively state who these individuals represent or what particular political/social issue is being satirized. The formal setting and serious expressions suggest commentary on a contemporary (to the magazine's era) matter of public importance, likely involving negotiations or agreement-making among the depicted parties. To accurately explain the satire's specific target and meaning would require additional context about the publication date and any accompanying article text.