The Wasp — 1878 — page 210: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theatrical and social commentary rather than political cartoons. The left illustration shows a figure in classical dress (likely from opera or drama) interacting with another character—the satire appears to mock theatrical affectation or social pretense. The right illustration depicts an elaborately dressed "Dramatic Critic," labeled as such, suggesting mockery of theater critics and their grandiose self-importance. The text discusses theater productions ("Sardanapalus," "The Gascon," "Humpty Dumpty") and includes commentary on Woodward's Gardens (a zoological attraction) and various social observations about pedestrian safety and city conditions. The overall tone is light satirical commentary on urban life, theater culture, and social behavior rather than serious political critique.