Judge — November 23, 1889 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a portly, distressed man sitting in what appears to be a garden or courtyard setting, flanked by two large ornamental urns with aggressive plants or flowers sprouting from them. The man clutches bottles (possibly alcohol) beside him and appears to be reacting with shock or dismay to his surroundings. The title "Ocking!" suggests mockery or ridicule. Without additional context about the publication date or political figures of the era, the exact target remains unclear. However, the cartoon likely satirizes a public figure caught in an uncomfortable or compromising situation—possibly involving excess (the bottles), poor judgment, or entrapment in an undesirable circumstance. The ornate garden setting may symbolize false gentility masking scandal or corruption.