Life — December 4, 1890 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoon Analysis This cartoon depicts a lion being executed by guillotine before spectators, with text reading "REVENGE FOR THAT AFFAIR OF '76." The lion appears to represent **Britain**, and the reference to "1776" indicates the **American Revolution**. The cartoon satirizes French revenge against British colonial power—France supported American independence against Britain, and this image suggests France is now "executing" its former rival. The spectators observing the execution likely represent French officials or the French government celebrating this act of vengeance. The guillotine is particularly significant given **French Revolutionary imagery** (though the specific date context is unclear without seeing the full magazine issue). The caption "SAME JOB LOTS" at bottom remains unclear without additional context.