Life — May 10, 1923 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Life* magazine featuring a figure hunched over a typewriter in harsh weather conditions—heavy snow and dark skies. The person holds an umbrella for protection while working outdoors in brutal conditions. The caption reads "Open Spaces Where Men Are Men," which appears to be ironic commentary. The satire likely mocks either: 1. Romanticized notions of rugged frontier masculinity, or 2. The harsh realities faced by writers, journalists, or other professionals working in difficult conditions The juxtaposition of the typewriter (intellectual work) with extreme outdoor elements suggests the cartoonist is critiquing either the glorification of hardship or the actual working conditions of writers/creatives. Without additional context or visible artist attribution, the specific target remains somewhat unclear, though the satirical intent is evident.