Life — August 25, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a humorous illustration by Victor C. Anderson from Life magazine. The drawing shows a man in a straw hat, positioned by a stream or water body in a wooded setting, holding what appears to be a fishing rod. The partial title visible reads "Havin' A Mist" (likely "Havin' A Mist[ake]" or similar), suggesting the humor derives from a play on words or an ironic situation. Given the fishing context and the misty/unclear conditions suggested by the title, the joke likely concerns either fishing mishaps or a double entendre related to the setting. The detailed cross-hatching technique was typical of Life's illustration style during this era, though the specific satirical point remains unclear without the complete caption or context.