Life, 1920-07-15 · page 6 of 40
Life — July 15, 1920 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page introduces T.S. Sullivant, a cartoonist whose animal drawings regularly appeared in *Life*. The illustration shows exaggerated animal characters in theatrical poses—monkeys, a cow, and other creatures in elaborate costumes or positions. The text defends Sullivant's distinctive, deliberately distorted style. The editors acknowledge that his animal drawings look unrealistic but argue this is intentional: his work "always conforms to certain principles" rather than attempting photographic accuracy. The passage dismisses the claim that "women do not like Sullivant's pictures," suggesting some readers found his grotesque animal caricatures off-putting. The page also advertises subscription offers for *Life*, positioning Sullivant's humorous animal cartoons as a draw for new subscribers.
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death rennia Leagu Listen of the utterar their could | Se cellent 2 copy=re pencil Atl ago tl Who Is Sullivant> ite The confidential Guide to LIFE’S contributors has been tem- porarily discontinued owing to our own private drive for new sub- scribers, which is still on. In the meantime Sullivant drawings are appearing in LIFE every week. They deserve careful attention and study, not only because T. S. Sullivant is a great artist, but because his sense of humor is so ‘‘different’’.. Many people who look at his extraordinary delineations of animal life may think that because they are in effect grotesque. they are not true to life. On the contrary, Drawing by Sullivant, Decorations by Mrs. Noah. they always conform to certain principles; that is why Sullivant’s work is known all over Europe, and why he has the respect and admiration of his fellow craftsmen. It has been said that women do not like Sullivant’s pictures. We cannot believe this. Meanwhile Don't forget that Lire is short and time is fleeting, and become a regular subscriber. The one-man-top cover on the next issue need not necessarily be missed, if you: get to the news-stand early enough. But by sending in that dollar (see conditions) you make sure. Obey that impulse. Special Offer Enclosed find One Dollar (Canadian $1.20, Foreign $1.40). Send Lire for twelve issues to The New Miniature L which is a pocket edition of this in- tensely interesting paper, is now ready, and will be sent to any ad- dress on receipt of a two-cent stamp. Open only to new subscribers; no subscriptions renewed at this rate. 138 LIFE, 17 West 31st Street, New York. comicbooké