The Wasp — 1888 — page 200: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts a man in formal attire wielding a whip against a horse labeled "CALDWELL" (visible on the horse). A woman rider sits atop the horse. The scene takes place at what appears to be a public venue with spectators in a grandstand behind a canvas canopy. The cartoon likely satirizes someone named Caldwell—possibly a political or public figure—being "whipped" or criticized harshly. The whip-wielder in formal dress may represent authority, law enforcement, or political opposition. The presence of spectators suggests this is a public spectacle or scandal. Without additional context about *The Wasp's* publication date and Caldwell's identity, the specific political reference remains unclear, though the imagery suggests public humiliation or punishment as its satirical point.