The Wasp — 1913 — page 302: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration appears to be from a serialized story rather than a political cartoon. The caption references a dramatic scene where weapons are thrown at a Black character who continues moving forward undeterred. The image depicts what appears to be a ship's interior with multiple figures, including sailors and other individuals. The scene suggests action or violence, consistent with the caption's description. Without additional context about the story's title, publication date, or narrative, I cannot definitively explain the satirical point or social commentary intended. The dehumanizing language in the caption ("maddened Negro") reflects the racist terminology common in early American publications, but the specific story being illustrated—and whether it was meant as satire or adventure fiction—remains unclear from this page alone.