The Wasp — 1877 — page 103: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a naturalistic illustration rather than political satire. The page shows "Wild Animals of California: The Deer" as labeled at the bottom. It depicts a buck with impressive antlers alongside what appears to be a doe and fawn in a natural landscape with water, fallen logs, and vegetation. Given *The Wasp*'s satirical nature, this illustration may have served an editorial or documentary purpose within the magazine—possibly commenting on California's wildlife or environmental conditions. However, without accompanying text or captions that provide context, the specific satirical point (if any exists) remains unclear. The image reads primarily as a straightforward zoological illustration from this 19th-century publication.