Judge — January 29, 1887 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political satire, signed by Gillam, depicts a chaotic scene labeled "The Dream of Faust" featuring David Hill (likely a contemporary political figure). The cartoon appears to parody Goethe's *Faust*, with Hill as the protagonist surrounded by demons, devils, and grotesque figures in a hellish vision. The "apologies to Falero" reference suggests this mimics the style of Luis Falero, a painter known for fantastical supernatural scenes. The surrounding figures—caricatured as devils and demons—likely represent Hill's political opponents or consequences of his actions/policies. Without more specific historical context, the exact political grievances remain unclear, but the imagery suggests *Judge* magazine viewed Hill's situation or legacy as damnable or nightmarish, using the Faust legend to suggest a deal with dark forces.