The Wasp — 1888 — page 372: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a man with glasses and a mustache holding a rifle, confronting what appears to be a large bird or eagle creature with spread wings. The caption reads "AFTER THE CONTEST—ALL THAT WAS LEFT." The imagery suggests a conflict or contest where the protagonist has emerged victorious but at great cost—the surviving opponent is now severely damaged or diminished. Without additional context identifying the specific figure or the historical event referenced, the exact political meaning remains unclear. However, the visual metaphor of a destructive battle leaving both parties badly wounded appears to comment on a political struggle or competition from 1888. The nature of the "contest" and the identities of the parties involved require additional historical documentation to determine with certainty.