Life, 1921-03-03 · page 13 of 38
Life — March 3, 1921 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This illustration from Life magazine (page 397, March 3) depicts a woman holding a bound volume labeled "LIFE VOL. I 1893." The caption quotes Mrs. Barbauld: "Life! we've been long together through pleasant and through cloudy weather." The satire appears to celebrate Life magazine's longevity and relationship with its readers. By personifying the magazine as a companion "through pleasant and through cloudy weather," the illustration suggests Life has been a reliable presence during both good and difficult times. The woman's elegant presentation and the formal inscription of the date suggest this marks an anniversary or commemorative moment for the publication. The work likely celebrates the magazine's endurance and intimate connection with American audiences over its years of publication.
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March 3 Se yriyht Life Pub, Co. “Lire! we've been long together through pleasant and through cloudy 1B tog i 8 y weather.” —Mrs. Barbauld. comicbooks.com