The Wasp, 1891 · page 76 of 546
The Wasp — 1891 — page 76: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* magazine featuring a grotesque cat-headed figure in an urban setting. The figure has distinctly feline features (whiskers, pointed ears) combined with human characteristics, positioned near an ornate street lamp with classical architecture visible in the background. The partially visible text at bottom reads "...ad yet" and "...ine lives. I've only been killed once!" suggesting the cartoon references the folk saying about cats having nine lives. The satirical intent likely plays on this concept, though **without the full caption and publication date, I cannot definitively identify which specific political or social figure this caricature represents**. The exaggerated features suggest it targets a particular public personality or type being mocked for surviving scandal or controversy.