Life — June 7, 1923 — page 21: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration depicts a man in formal attire (top hat, coat) wielding a cane or stick against a large goat labeled "NEW YORK." The goat appears defiant, surrounded by smaller figures (possibly representing citizens or interests). The cartoon uses the goat as a metaphor for New York City or its government, suggesting obstinacy or unruliness. The well-dressed man represents authority attempting to control or discipline the city. The "Bla-a-ah!" caption mimics the goat's dismissive bleating sound, implying the goat—and by extension, New York—refuses to be controlled and mocks attempts at authority. This likely comments on municipal governance or political conflicts in New York during the publication period, though the specific historical context remains unclear without knowing the exact date.