The Wasp — 1888 — page 157: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon depicting six men with exaggerated facial features (prominent beards, distinctive noses) depicted as waterfowl—specifically birds or ducks—standing by water. The style is characteristic of 19th-century political caricature. The caption reads "JUST DRAW," suggesting this is part of a series or demonstration of caricature technique. Without additional context from *The Wasp* magazine's publication date or accompanying text, I cannot definitively identify which specific political figures these represent. The cartoon likely mocks a group of contemporary politicians or public figures through animal caricature—a common satirical device of the era. The "waterfowl" imagery may suggest incompetence, foolishness, or some shared characteristic the cartoonist wished to ridicule, but the exact reference remains unclear from the image alone.