The Wasp — 1889 — page 345: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a bearded man (likely a publisher, editor, or political figure) seated at his desk surrounded by papers and architectural plans, engaged in intense conflict with a large anthropomorphic wasp. The wasp—representing *The Wasp* magazine itself—attacks aggressively with a hammer or mallet while the man defends himself. The title "War to the Last Drop of Ink" suggests a bitter publishing dispute or editorial conflict. The cartoon satirizes either an ongoing feud between the magazine and a particular target, or perhaps internal strife within the publication. The architectural drawings suggest the subject may involve construction, urban development, or business matters. Without additional context, the specific identity and grievance remain unclear, though the imagery conveys intense journalistic combat.