Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.

Look (Noun)

His look was like a sad embrace.
—Matthew Arnold

With a look … that would split a pitcher, as the Irish say.
—Thomas Carlyle

A look like a noose.
—Victor Hugo

Look like Let-me-be.
—Vincent Stuckey Lean (Collectanea)

Gave her a look like red lightning.
—Charles Reade