Life — December 2, 1920 — page 46: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a sentimental Christmas illustration rather than political satire. It depicts two small dogs (possibly puppies or terriers, one black-and-white) sitting together on a cushion beneath a wooden chair decorated with mistletoe and holly above them. The title "Under the Mistletoe" plays on the Christmas tradition where couples kiss under mistletoe. The artist has humorously applied this romantic custom to the dogs, suggesting they're about to kiss—a charming, domestic scene meant to evoke warmth and holiday sentiment. The page number and "Christmas Life" header indicate this is from Life magazine's holiday issue. The illustration uses sentimental animal humor typical of early 20th-century American comic periodicals.