Life, 1922-10-05 · page 7 of 36
Life — October 5, 1922 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a portrait sketch dedicated to actress **Lucile Watson**, accompanied by a poem titled "In 'Fools Errant'" credited to **Oliver Herford**. The sketch is a classical line drawing showing a woman's head in three-quarter view, rendered in a refined style typical of early 20th-century magazine portraiture. The poem praises Watson's acting abilities, noting that Gibson (the artist) has captured her likeness with "virtue born of vision clear." Herford's verse compliments her skill in revealing "the soul of truth in Art's disguise," suggesting Watson was known for bringing psychological depth and authenticity to her theatrical roles. This appears to be a **celebrity tribute page**—common in *Life* magazine—celebrating a prominent stage actress of the era.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
LIFE To Lucile Watson In “Fools Errant” IBSON has drawn your likeness here Beside the Play, whose glass of life With virtue born of vision clear,” .. You hold to nature to reveal And I (who lack the limner’s skill) Your subtle artistry, Lucile, In heart’s-blood dip my humble quill; Wherein the world may recognize Yet vain the pen and pencil’s stri oul of truth in Art's disguise. Oliver Herford comicbooks.com