The Wasp — 1889 — page 203: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts what appears to be a military or political figure being "extinguished" by multiple caricatured men using various implements (telescopes, tubes, and other tools). The caption references "Corporal Tanner finally extinguished," suggesting this is about a specific public figure's downfall or removal from power. The exaggerated facial features and the coordinated effort to eliminate the central figure indicate *The Wasp* is mocking either a military officer or political leader whose influence the magazine opposed. The fantastical, mechanical nature of the "extinguishing" emphasizes satirical absurdity rather than literal events. Without additional context about the publication date or clearer identification of "Corporal Tanner," the specific political/military reference remains unclear, though the cartoon clearly celebrates this figure's defeat.