Life — April 28, 1921 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a drawing by Hanson Booth titled "Still Water Runs Deep." The image depicts a serene natural scene: a stream or creek flowing through a woodland setting, flanked by tall dark trees on both sides and flowering plants (appearing white in the black-and-white reproduction) blooming along the banks. The title "Still Water Runs Deep" is a common proverb suggesting that calm, quiet exteriors can conceal significant depth, complexity, or hidden currents beneath. Without additional context from the magazine issue, the specific satirical or political meaning remains unclear—it may be purely illustrative landscape art, or the title could carry metaphorical commentary on contemporary events or social conditions. The proverb itself implies hidden depths worth considering.