The Wasp — 1888 — page 299: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *The Wasp* satirizes a scene of apparent chaos or panic. On the left, a cloaked figure (likely Death or a grim reaper character) looms over a tall pole or structure. On the right, a group of civilians—appearing distressed and fleeing—react with alarm and raised arms. The fragmented text visible ("THE LATE F..." and partial phrases like "Oh!" and "For") suggests commentary on a recent death or public figure's demise, though the specific identity isn't fully legible in this page fragment. The cartoon employs *The Wasp's* characteristic exaggerated, grotesque style to mock public reaction to this event. Without complete caption text, the precise political target remains unclear, though the imagery suggests commentary on mortality, public panic, or the death of someone notable enough for satirical treatment.