Judge — February 20, 1892 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a single satirical illustration from *Judge* magazine titled "Between the Devil and the [Deep Blue Sea]" (the caption is cut off). The image depicts a man in period costume (possibly 17th-18th century, given the hat and cloak) in what seems a dramatic maritime or supernatural scene. He's positioned between two figures: on the left appears to be a devil or demonic figure, and on the right a classical female figure (possibly Lady Justice or Liberty, given the draping). The composition suggests a moral dilemma or difficult choice—the phrase "between the devil and the deep blue sea" means caught in an impossible situation with only bad options. Without the complete title or additional context, the specific political or social reference remains unclear, though the theatrical staging suggests commentary on a contemporary political predicament.