The Wasp, 1891 · page 102 of 612
The Wasp — 1891 — page 102: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a political cartoon from *The Wasp*, an American satirical magazine. The image depicts a dramatic confrontation between two figures: one wearing military/official regalia (upper left) and another with prominent facial features and feathered wings (lower right), suggesting caricature. The visible text fragment "—HOW WILL IT END?" suggests this cartoon comments on an ongoing political conflict or crisis. Without the complete caption or date, the specific figures and historical event remain unclear. However, the military dress and exaggerated caricature style typical of 19th-century American political satire indicate this likely addressed a contemporary political dispute, possibly involving military authority, immigration, or ethnic tensions—common *Wasp* subjects. The work requires additional context for precise interpretation.