Life — January 27, 1921 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Wild Animals as Seen by A.B. Frost" This is a humorous illustration page by cartoonist A.B. Frost showing anthropomorphized animals with exaggerated, grotesque features. The creatures appear intentionally ugly and absurd—featuring prominent teeth, wild hair, distorted proportions, and ungainly postures. The satire likely comments on how artists or satirists distort reality for comic effect, or possibly mocks contemporary social figures by depicting them as these ridiculous "wild animals." The title suggests Frost is offering his particular, unflattering perspective on nature or perhaps on human society portrayed through animal caricature. The heavy inking and deliberate ugliness indicate this is satirical commentary rather than naturalistic illustration, though the specific targets remain unclear without additional historical context about the magazine's contemporary issues.