Life — August 10, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine depicting Neptune (the Roman god of the sea, recognizable by his trident and crown) interacting with underwater or mythological creatures and a human figure in formal dress. The incomplete caption "Hands Across the / Neptune:—I want you two fell[ows]" suggests a theme of international cooperation or diplomacy ("hands across"). The formal-dressed human appears to be a political figure, possibly representing a nation or leader, engaged in negotiation or agreement with Neptune and other figures. Without the complete caption or date, the specific political reference remains unclear, though the "hands across" phrasing suggests this addresses international relations or cooperation during an era when such metaphors were common in American political commentary.