The Wasp — 1888 — page 445: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a triumphant moment, likely from late 19th-century California politics. A man in working-class attire sits prominently in the foreground, appearing victorious or vindicated. Behind him stands a gentleman with a cane and a classical female figure (possibly representing Justice or Liberty, indicated by her crown and draped clothing). The caption "AT LAST" suggests the resolution of a prolonged struggle or legal battle. The label "GOLDFINCH" appears on the seated figure's clothing, though the specific identity and context remain unclear without additional historical documentation. The composition suggests this celebrates a working-class victory against establishment figures, typical of *The Wasp's* satirical commentary on California labor and political disputes of that era.