Life — January 8, 1920 — page 43: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration titled "Pierced Arrow" from Life magazine. The image shows a seated elderly man reading a newspaper while a standing man gestures toward him with what appears to be a large arrow or implement. Through a window behind them, a vintage automobile is visible on a street with Gothic architecture. The satire likely plays on the phrase "pierced arrow"—possibly referencing a Native American or historical figure, or making a pun about being "pierced" by news. The man's intense reaction to reading the newspaper suggests he's received shocking or troubling information. Without additional context or visible date, the specific political or social event being mocked remains unclear, though the formal dress and period setting suggest early 20th-century American satire.