Life — December 30, 1920 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a single illustration by a cartoonist (signature appears to be "Cesare" or similar) depicting two figures in winter coats standing together outdoors, with a bare tree visible in the background. The caption reads: "DON'T YOU JUST LOVE WINTER?" / "IT—IS SUMMER." The satire appears to be about seasonal confusion or meteorological disappointment—one figure optimistically remarks on loving winter while the other corrects them, noting it's actually summer. This likely satirizes unexpectedly cold or harsh weather during what should be summer months, or comments on the disappointment of poor summer conditions. The joke plays on the contrast between expected seasonal weather and reality, with the figures' formal winter coats underscoring the absurdity.