The Wasp — 1888 — page 179: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon critiquing political corruption or backroom dealings. The image shows several caricatured figures engaged in what seems to be a struggle or negotiation over power, depicted through exaggerated facial features and body language typical of late 19th/early 20th-century political cartoons. The central figure on the left appears to be a political figure or boss, while other characters represent various interests or factions. The detailed linework and cross-hatching suggest skilled engraving work. Unfortunately, without clearer text identification or visible labels for the figures, I cannot definitively identify which specific political figures or events this references. The satirical intent is clear—mocking political maneuvering—but the exact historical context requires additional source information to state with certainty.