Life — December 2, 1920 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title page or cover illustration from *Life* magazine featuring a stylized pen-and-ink drawing of an elegant woman in early 20th-century dress, seated and holding a small dog or similar pet. The illustration appears to be signed by the artist. The page carries the simple seasonal greeting "Wishing you all a Happy Christmas —" below the image. Rather than containing political satire or social commentary, this appears to be a straightforward holiday greeting card or cover page, presenting an idealized image of genteel femininity and domesticity appropriate to the Christmas season. The work exemplifies the magazine's typical illustration style of that era.