Life — March 1, 1929 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical drawing showing three well-dressed figures in what appears to be a social or professional setting. The visible caption fragment reads "...ture themselves on his account," suggesting the cartoon critiques people who boast about or take credit for someone else's actions or reputation. The sketch depicts formal 1910s-era clothing and styling. Without the complete caption or additional context, the specific political or social figures being mocked cannot be definitively identified. The satire appears to target social pretension—people presenting themselves favorably based on association with someone more prominent or accomplished rather than their own merit. The drawing style is characteristic of *Life* magazine's satirical illustration approach from that era.