Life — March 11, 1920 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical sketch from *Life* magazine showing a well-dressed man in a suit standing before ornate statues or figurines labeled as "Gods and Goddesses" (visible at bottom left). The man appears to be presenting or promoting these objects to an audience of working-class figures on the right side of the image. The satire likely mocks the pretentious marketing or commercialization of classical culture—selling "high art" or luxury goods to ordinary people. The contrast between the refined, formally-dressed presenter and the rough, common-looking audience suggests commentary on class divisions or the absurdity of imposing elite tastes on the masses. The specific identities of figures and exact historical context remain unclear without additional caption or date information visible in this excerpt.