The Wasp — 1890 — page 29: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily editorial and commentary rather than a political cartoon. The main illustrated section titled "THE ARTISTS" depicts a chaotic studio scene with artists working amid cluttered conditions—likely satirizing San Francisco's struggling art community. The text discusses how local artists lack recognition and financial support compared to Eastern establishments. It argues that wealthy San Franciscans purchase European art rather than supporting local talent, forcing good painters to relocate to New York or Boston for better opportunities. The articles "NO BOSS WANTED" and "IN THE FAR-AWAY EAST" address Republican Party politics and newspaper circulation wars respectively, but the primary satirical focus is the undervaluation of California's artistic community.