The Wasp — 1889 — page 69: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *The Wasp* (a 19th-century satirical magazine) depicts a classical allegorical female figure—likely representing Justice, Liberty, or a similar civic virtue—in dramatic pose with flowing robes and a snake at her feet. She's surrounded by several male figures, including what appears to be a bearded older man (possibly representing established authority or the legal system) and others in period dress. The partially visible text references "Sharon vs. [someone]" and "The Case," suggesting this satirizes a specific legal dispute or lawsuit of the era. The woman's dismissive gesture and the comic positioning of the male figures suggest the cartoon mocks either the legal proceedings themselves or how justice/law is being administered. Without the complete caption, the exact target of the satire remains unclear.