The Wasp — 1890 — page 116: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon about "The Examiner" (visible on the tent structure). The central image shows a large birdcage containing what appears to be a caged figure, with "The Examiner" label below. The composition satirizes the newspaper or publication through exaggerated, theatrical staging. Various figures surround the scene—some operating theatrical equipment like megaphones and flags, others observing. The setup suggests mockery of sensationalism or spectacle in journalism. The banner reading "The Examiner" and the theatrical apparatus (tent, flags, instruments) imply the publication relies on dramatic presentation rather than substantive reporting. The crowd of onlookers and operators emphasizes the performative nature being criticized. The exact political context remains unclear without additional publication date or historical information, but this appears to critique media practices through carnival/circus imagery.