The Wasp — 1891 — page 74: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *The Wasp*, depicting a cat-faced figure emerging from or trapped within an ornate urban setting, with an elaborate street lamp above. The architectural background suggests a sophisticated city environment, possibly San Francisco (where *The Wasp* was published). The text fragment reads "I've only been killed once!" — a darkly humorous statement that appears to be the figure's caption or complaint. This suggests commentary on survival, resilience, or possibly political persecution. The cat's anthropomorphic features and exaggerated expression indicate personification of some entity—likely a political figure or social group—claiming to have survived a single serious threat or attack. Without additional context or visible date/attribution, the specific target remains unclear.