Judge — August 17, 1895 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, August 17, 1895 This satirical cartoon depicts a figure riding a lion across the sea on a ship labeled "Valkyrie III." The caption reads "HE COMES ACROSS THE SEA!" with reference to "John Bull" (personification of Britain) welcoming someone to Valkyrie III. The cartoon appears to reference the America's Cup yacht race, as Valkyrie III was a famous British challenger yacht. The figure riding the lion likely represents a British competitor or dignitary arriving for the competition. The lion symbolizes Britain itself. The satire seems to mock either British ambitions in the race or the grandiose nature of international sporting competition. However, without additional context about who the specific figure represents or the particular 1895 events referenced, the precise political target remains unclear.