Judge — May 20, 1905 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts wealthy financiers and industrialists aboard a ship, appearing to manipulate or control various figures below them. The title references someone named Keller (likely a prominent businessman of the era), and "razzle-dazzle" suggests deceptive showmanship or distraction tactics. The composition shows a clear hierarchy: well-dressed men in top hats controlling the vessel from above, while smaller figures—including what appear to be working-class people and animals—operate below or are tossed about. Labels visible include "stocks" and references to financial instruments. The satire critiques how wealthy elites used spectacle and financial manipulation to control ordinary citizens and the economy, keeping the masses confused or complicit while enriching themselves. The cartoon exposes the illusion of control masked as legitimate business.