The Wasp — 1891 — page 204: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon features a prominent bearded man labeled "Sherman" in the foreground, flanked by three portrait medallions above him. An allegorical female figure holding an American shield sits beside him. The inscription references "fame's eternal camping ground" and "glory guards with solemn round / The bivouac of the dead"—likely referencing Civil War sacrifice. Sherman appears to be William Tecumseh Sherman, the famous Union general. The three portraits above likely represent political or military figures of significance during this period. The composition suggests this is commemorative or celebratory in nature, possibly marking an anniversary or honoring Sherman's legacy and his associates. The elaborate classical framing with wreaths and patriotic imagery emphasizes their historical importance.