Life — September 29, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a pen-and-ink illustration signed by "Truffite" showing a fashionably dressed woman in 1920s-style clothing, viewed from behind as she looks over her shoulder with a knowing smile. She wears a draped garment with decorative fringe and holds what appears to be a mirror or reflective object. The drawing appears to be a **fashion or society illustration** rather than political satire. The signature at the bottom right reads "Truffite," likely the artist's name. The style and subject matter suggest this is typical of *Life* magazine's entertainment and lifestyle content—elegant, witty social commentary targeting urban, affluent readers familiar with contemporary fashion and manners rather than political commentary.