Life, 1922-12-14 · page 18 of 36
Life — December 14, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine featuring a portly figure labeled "CLEMENCEAU" (visible on his clothing). The character is depicted in an exaggerated, caricatured style typical of early 20th-century political satire. A woman on the right appears to be confronting or addressing him. Georges Clemenceau was French Premier during and after World War I, known for his hardline stance in peace negotiations. The cartoon likely satirizes his political position or personality during this period. The exact nature of the satire—whether mocking his appearance, his policies, or a specific incident—requires additional context the OCR text doesn't provide. The partially visible caption "The Lady ad th[e]..." is cut off, preventing full interpretation of the joke's specific target.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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