Puck — May 1877 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a figure wielding a sword and lance against a dragon-like creature. The title "The Modern St. George" invokes the legendary saint who slew a dragon, suggesting the cartoon's subject is presented as a heroic fighter against evil. The composition shows dramatic action, with the figure in combat stance. Based on Puck magazine's satirical tradition, this likely comments on a contemporary political figure or movement portrayed as heroically battling corruption, tyranny, or another social evil represented by the dragon. Without clearer identification of the specific figure or historical date, the exact political target remains unclear, though the medieval allegory framework was common in Puck's social criticism during the late 19th/early 20th century.