The Wasp — 1890 — page 75: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *The Wasp* magazine titled "Shasta, the Grand Old Mountain, Cal[ifornia]" (visible at bottom). The cartoon depicts three men in 19th-century dress examining or discussing something near a large fallen log, with a distinctive pine tree and mountainous landscape behind them. One figure wears a hat labeled "PAY ROUSU" (possibly a name or role, though the text is unclear). The scene likely satirizes either: - Logging/timber industry practices in California - Political figures or business interests exploiting natural resources - A contemporary dispute over land use or development Without clearer identification of the specific figures or a visible date, the precise political target remains uncertain, though the composition suggests criticism of commercial exploitation of California's natural landmarks.