The Wasp, 1893 · page 408 of 514
The Wasp — 1893 — page 408: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This satirical cartoon depicts a chaotic aerial scene with multiple figures and aircraft. The title "Sees to Be in the Air" appears to be a pun on "seems." The image shows what appears to be a military or aviation-themed scenario with several planes and human figures scattered across a landscape. The heavy shading and sketchy style is typical of early 20th-century satirical illustration. Without clearer visibility of specific caricatured features or identifying labels on the aircraft and figures, I cannot definitively identify which political figures or events are being satirized. The subject appears to relate to aviation or military matters, possibly commentary on early aviation development or military preparedness, but the specific historical reference remains unclear from this reproduction quality.