The Wasp — 1895 — page 719: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a satirical cartoon series labeled "Beardsley Outdone," presenting caricatured figures identified as historical/political personalities: "My Pencil," "Thus!," "Bismarck," "Dante," "Wagner," "Napoleon," "Hubbert," and "Messily." Each figure is drawn with exaggerated facial features and accompanied by small human figures interacting with them—often climbing on or gesturing at the enormous heads. The humor appears to parody the artistic style of Aubrey Beardsley (the contemporary illustrator known for dramatic line work), while mocking these famous men by reducing them to grotesque caricatures. The satire likely critiques either these historical figures' vanity or their outsized egos in public discourse. The rest of the page contains unrelated advertisements and gossip columns typical of The Wasp's satirical format.