The Wasp — 1888 — page 45: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a woman on horseback wielding a whip over cherubs or putti (classical allegorical figures representing innocence). The title "Gross Immorality" suggests social criticism of a specific contemporary scandal or behavior. The woman appears to be an allegorical or caricatured figure—possibly representing a public figure or social type—riding horses and literally whipping children/innocence. The composition uses classical artistic elements (winged cherubs, pastoral setting) ironically to critique something the cartoonist views as immoral. Without additional context from *The Wasp's* publication date and surrounding articles, the specific target remains unclear. However, the satire likely comments on either an actual public scandal involving mistreatment, or critiques broader social corruption harming vulnerable populations. The artist's signature appears to read "Weiler" or similar.