The Wasp — 1894 — page 399: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising with one cartoon**. The main illustration, titled "Ajax Not in It," depicts two elegantly dressed figures viewing artwork in what appears to be a gallery or museum. The dialogue references someone being "a very brave man" and discusses "lightning," though the specific satirical target is unclear without additional context. The caption's reference to "Ajax" suggests classical allusion—Ajax was a Greek hero—but the exact political or social commentary remains obscure. The surrounding advertisements for champagne, fine tailoring, and a resort (El Campo) indicate this was a **leisure-focused publication targeting affluent readers**. The cartoon's meaning likely relied on contemporary references now lost to modern audiences.