Life — December 7, 1922 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a Christmas greeting illustration from *Life* magazine captioned "Merry Christmas." The image depicts a cornucopia (horn of plenty) overflowing with grapes and other fruits, from which numerous cherubs or putti emerge and play. The word "life" appears on the horn itself. The satire appears to celebrate abundance and fertility—classical symbols of prosperity. The cherubs represent joy, innocence, and prosperity spilling forth. This likely served as a seasonal greeting promoting optimism and good cheer, possibly also subtly referencing Life magazine's own vitality and proliferation. Without the publication date visible, the specific historical context remains unclear, but the imagery suggests an era when *Life* positioned itself as a publication of abundance, humor, and cultural commentary during what appears to be a prosperous period.