Judge — March 1, 1890 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Judge magazine satirical cartoon showing an artist (likely the cartoonist) painting or depicting a monstrous, serpentine creature with multiple grotesque heads. The figure being created appears to represent a political enemy or threat—possibly embodying corruption, tyranny, or a specific political movement the magazine opposed. The caption references "The spirit of the Commission 'sprouted' by Archbishop to redesign the sharp guard of a French company condemned him," though the OCR is garbled and unclear. The imagery suggests this is commentary on French politics, possibly involving religious or institutional authority figures creating or enabling some perceived evil or dangerous force. The artistic style—with dramatic cross-hatching and exaggerated caricature—is typical of Judge's satirical approach. Without clearer text, the specific historical reference remains uncertain, but the cartoon clearly uses monstrous imagery to condemn whatever entity or policy it depicts.