The Wasp — 1877 — page 127: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (March 19, 1877) features two illustrations labeled "Wild Animals of California." The top image shows coyotes in a landscape—straightforward wildlife depiction. The bottom image depicts a lynx confronting what appears to be a human figure near rocks. The satirical intent likely plays on California's frontier conditions and the presence of dangerous wildlife, though the specific political or social commentary is unclear from the image alone. The juxtaposition of "wild animals" as a title suggests these may be satirical references to human behavior or social figures of 1877 California, perhaps comparing corrupt or dangerous citizens to actual predators. However, without additional context or clearer caricature details, the precise targets of the satire cannot be definitively identified.