The Wasp — 1893 — page 489: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration depicts a large, rotund man labeled "Grover, The Lone Fisherman (to Dreaming Farmer)" sitting in water with fishing equipment. The caption suggests commentary on someone named Grover during a flood, contrasting his role as a "lone fisherman" with references to a "dreaming farmer." The text indicates this critiques Grover's inaction or inadequate response to flood conditions affecting farmers. The figure's comfortable fishing posture amid water suggests he's indifferent to or profiting from the crisis while farmers suffer. This appears to be political satire targeting a government official's perceived negligence during a natural disaster, though the specific historical flood event and Grover's identity require additional context to confirm.