The Wasp — 1892 — page 175: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This full-page political cartoon depicts **Hon. E.F. Loud**, a Republican Congressman from California's Fifth District. The illustration shows Loud as a caricatured figure presenting himself on an easel like a portrait or artwork, emphasizing his self-promotion. The accompanying article praises Loud's "strong character" and "earnestness" while defending his record on labor issues and congressional work. However, the cartoon's visual framing—presenting him literally as a "picture" to be displayed—appears gently satirical, suggesting vanity or self-aggrandizement in his political positioning, particularly as he seeks re-nomination at an upcoming Republican State Convention.