The Wasp — 1891 — page 483: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes anti-Christian sentiment, depicting the persecution of Christian missionaries in China. The image shows four Chinese Buddhist or Daoist religious figures burning Christian religious texts and materials in a large vessel. Above them, a Western figure (likely representing either a missionary or Western imperialist interests) wields a weapon against them. The title references "狗鹿林" (appears to be a place name) and relates to Christian missionary activity in China. The caption indicates this is "an exact copy of a Chinese cartoon," suggesting The Wasp is republishing Chinese satirical art critical of Western Christian influence. The satire likely critiques either Western religious imperialism in China or, alternatively, Chinese resistance to Western Christianity—the specific target depends on The Wasp's editorial stance on missionary work.