The Wasp — 1892 — page 142: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration depicts various fish and sea creatures with grotesque human faces, arranged as if in a fishing scene. The title indicates this is commentary on the start of a "devil season"—likely referring to a fishing season for a particular catch. The exaggerated facial features and demonic expressions on the fish suggest social or political satire, possibly mocking specific public figures or types of people represented as "devils" or undesirable characters. The presence of fishing implements and the underwater setting create a metaphor, perhaps suggesting that certain groups are being "caught" or exposed during this season. Without additional context about *The Wasp* magazine's specific targets or the date of publication, the exact identities of the caricatured figures remain unclear.