The Wasp — 1890 — page 33: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon page from *The Wasp* magazine depicting various scenes "Around San Francisco." The large central figure seated atop a building represents someone in a position of power or authority overlooking the city. Below are smaller vignettes showing ordinary San Francisco residents and street scenes. The cartoon likely satirizes the contrast between powerful elites (represented by the large figure) and common citizens going about daily life. The inclusion of Chinese characters on signage and Asian figures suggests commentary on San Francisco's Chinatown, a significant part of the city's identity and often a subject of period satirical commentary. Without clearer text or date information, the specific political target remains uncertain, though the composition clearly mocks power dynamics in the city.