The Wasp — 1888 — page 97: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts what appears to be a "round up" of political or social figures depicted as demons or devils with exaggerated facial features and horns. Two well-dressed men stand elevated on a platform (likely representing authority or the press), wielding weapons and appearing to capture or confront the demonic figures below. The cartoon uses the metaphor of hunting or corralling dangerous creatures to satirize the targeting of specific groups or individuals. The exaggerated caricature style—with emphasized facial hair and bestial features—was typical of 19th-century satirical imagery used to dehumanize and mock particular populations or political opponents. Without additional context or visible labels identifying specific figures, the exact targets remain unclear, though the visual language suggests social or political persecution dressed as righteous action.