The Wasp — 1892 — page 135: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main image is a painting reproduction titled "Après le Bain" (After the Bath) by Paul Peel, which won a gold medal at the last Salon. It depicts a nude female figure in classical artistic style. The accompanying text discusses society gossip and San Francisco events, including commentary on: - A revolving pistol used in arrests - A man named Rosenfeld's gambling luck at Monte Carlo - Colonel Hawes's poker games - References to the University Club and various social activities The "Town Topics" section below contains illustrated gossip about fashion and society figures, particularly regarding women's ankles and legs on stage. The page primarily serves as a satirical society column mixing fine art criticism with society scandal and gossip typical of *The Wasp's* satirical approach to San Francisco's upper-class social scene.