Judge — May 23, 1885 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Judge magazine satirical cartoon depicting tax burden and public services. The central figure is a dejected man sitting on a platform labeled "SCOTT," surrounded by signs reading "KEPT BY PUBLIC," "TAX TAXED," and "KEEP OFF THE GRASS." The cartoon critiques how citizens are burdened by taxation and regulation. The large tree with signs suggesting public ownership, combined with the exhausted taxpayer figure, suggests commentary on excessive public control or taxation. A bottle visible near the figure may reference alcohol or other regulated commodities. The onlookers in the lower right appear to be observing this predicament. The title begins "THE LADY OF..." but is cut off. The satire targets the tension between public ownership/control and individual burden.