The Wasp — 1892 — page 405: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts a dramatic nighttime scene with a mustachioed man in dark clothing lying among rocks and debris, his cape billowing. Above him stands a man in formal dress holding a "NON PARTISAN" flag, accompanied by a smaller figure with wings (possibly representing idealism or politics). The composition suggests the formally-dressed figure represents a political movement or party claiming non-partisan status, while the fallen man below appears to represent opposition or a defeated rival position. The nocturnal setting, theatrical pose, and supernatural elements (owl, mystical atmosphere) create a dramatic indictment of the "non partisan" claim as deceptive or destructive. The accompanying text references "First Witch" and "Second Witch," suggesting Shakespearean allusion, though the specific political figures and event remain unclear without additional historical context.