The Wasp — 1889 — page 385: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts three figures engaged in combat, shown upside-down to emphasize chaos. The title suggests these are historical or political figures repeatedly involved in warfare. The exaggerated caricatures and violent poses mock their tendency toward conflict. Without clearer identification of the specific individuals, I cannot definitively name them. However, the cartoon's structure implies The Wasp is criticizing certain public figures for their persistent involvement in military conflicts or aggressive political disputes during this period. The "at War Again" phrasing suggests cyclical, recurring conflicts these figures perpetually initiate. The upside-down perspective and crude rendering style are typical of satirical magazines aiming to ridicule and demean their targets through visual distortion and undignified portrayal.