Life — April 26, 1923 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is the cover of *Life* magazine from April 1923, priced at 15 cents. The large decorative letters spelling "Life" dominate the page, with classical cherub figures depicted among flowers below—a typical Art Deco/Art Nouveau aesthetic of the era. The header advertises "$1000.00 in Prizes for the Best Titles" (details on page 10), suggesting readers could submit creative captions or titles for contests. This was common for *Life*, which frequently engaged readers in creative competitions. The cherub imagery and floral arrangement are purely decorative rather than satirical—this appears to be a standard magazine cover design rather than political commentary. The specific contest details would be found inside the issue.