The Wasp — 1895 — page 1086: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical beach scene illustration signed by what looks like "Dris Knight" (or similar). The cartoon depicts a conservatively-dressed man in a straw hat and formal coat sitting on the beach, apparently disapproving of swimmers in the water—including a woman in a swimming costume. The satire likely mocks Victorian-era prudishness about bathing attire and mixed-gender swimming. The contrast between the man's stiff formality and the casual swimmers suggests criticism of outdated social attitudes. Several other swimmers visible in the background reinforce that public beach swimming was becoming normalized, making the seated man's disapproval seem antiquated. The exact publication date and specific individuals referenced remain unclear without additional context.