the Fireworks of Air Raids

Can’t you just imagine being there with him? I think he would be a great companion for such terrifying, terrible times; he has such a diverting eye for opulence even in war.

Note the Lighter Fluid on the table. Was that how Steinberg lit his cigarettes?

I’m also curious about the Lamp by the window.  Is it Nike?  Lady Justice without her scales? Or just a Woman Triumphant?  Whoever it represents, the lamp is amazing and absurd, but how does it balance? Doesn’t it look like it would topple over?

Who is on the cover of Time?

Nice toothbrush holder.