The Wasp — 1895 — page 577: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Victorian-era satirical illustration depicting a swimming or bathing scene. The image shows a figure in the foreground (right side) observing swimmers in a body of water, with trees and landscape in the background. The partial OCR text visible at bottom reads: "SHE—There is one consolation at most of these... HE—What's the..." suggesting dialogue between two observers, likely a man and woman watching the swimmers. Without the complete text or clearer context, the exact satirical target is unclear. This could be social commentary on bathing customs, class distinctions at swimming venues, or gender dynamics of the era—common Wasp satire subjects. The specific point of the joke requires the full dialogue and any accompanying headline.