Life — February 3, 1921 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Valentine Number, February 3, 1921 This satirical cartoon plays on Valentine's Day themes with a romantic twist. A cherub (Cupid) operates a large artillery cannon labeled with an arrow, firing cupid's arrows at a well-dressed man wearing glasses and a hat. The man stands coolly amid scattered broken arrows around his feet, appearing unmoved by Cupid's romantic assault. The caption reads "Love will find a way," suggesting ironic commentary on romantic pursuit or persistence despite apparent resistance. The cartoon likely satirizes either stubborn resistance to romance, the ineffectiveness of romantic gestures, or perhaps critiques a specific public figure's romantic prospects or emotional coldness. The formal dress and glasses suggest this may target a particular personality, though identification remains unclear from the image alone.