Judge — January 25, 1890 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from Judge magazine depicting a conflict between President Harrison and Don Cleveland (likely former President Grover Cleveland). The central figure in military/ornate dress is presumably President Harrison, shown in a position of power or authority. Cleveland, addressing him as "Don," urges that "this harmony must be broken," suggesting political discord or rivalry between the two leaders. The cartoon satirizes their relationship, presenting what may have been publicly harmonious relations as artificially maintained. The elaborate dress and theatrical setting suggest the cartoon mocks the formality or pretense of their political interaction. Without the complete caption visible, the exact historical context remains unclear, but it likely references tensions during or between their presidencies (Harrison served 1889-1893; Cleveland served non-consecutive terms).