Puck — July 23, 1879 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a multi-panel political cartoon satirizing **police conduct and authority**. The central large circular panel depicts what seems to be a police officer or authority figure in a confrontational interaction. Surrounding panels show various scenes involving police and civilians in different settings—streets, interiors, and public spaces. The cartoon's message appears critical of **police behavior or abuse of power**, a recurring theme in Puck's satirical work. The repeated panels suggest a pattern or systemic issue rather than isolated incidents. However, **without clearer text visibility**, I cannot definitively identify specific officers, incidents, or dates referenced. The style and printing quality suggest early-to-mid 20th century publication, typical of Puck's muckraking satire on institutional corruption and civic misconduct.