The Wasp — 1889 — page 54: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* critiques what appears to be a legal or institutional proceeding. The visible text reads "free from jobs and crank notions as mine is," suggesting commentary on employment, institutional bias, or nepotism. The scene depicts several figures in what looks like a courtroom or official setting, with a prominent woman seated holding documents, several men observing, and a robed figure on the right (likely representing Justice or judicial authority). The composition implies the cartoon mocks how institutions operate—perhaps showing favoritism, corruption, or the disconnect between stated ideals and actual practice. Without clearer context or publication date, the specific political figures remain unclear, but the satire clearly targets institutional hypocrisy.