Judge — July 20, 1895 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration references Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, as indicated by the title at bottom. The cartoon depicts a chaotic theatrical scene with numerous figures—likely representing both the play's characters and contemporary political/social figures merged together in satirical fashion. The composition shows a woman (possibly Puck or another character) on the left observing a fantastical gathering. The central mass features caricatured figures in period costume alongside what appear to be recognizable contemporary personalities, all rendered in the exaggerated style typical of *Judge* magazine's political satire. The specific identities of most figures remain unclear without additional context, but the satire likely comments on how theatrical absurdity mirrors contemporary political chaos—a common *Judge* theme.