The Wasp — 1893 — page 191: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a figure in an exaggerated, theatrical pose—leaning back dramatically with one leg extended and arm raised, holding what appears to be a large hammer or tool. The title "A Striking Attitude" is a pun on both the figure's dramatic posture and the word "striking" (labor action). The accompanying poem "A Saint—Or What?" suggests the cartoon mocks someone of inflated self-importance or hypocrisy. Without additional context identifying the specific figure, the satire appears to target labor activism or a particular political figure adopting a pose of righteousness or theatrical grandstanding. The page is otherwise filled with San Francisco business advertisements, making this a typical Wasp layout mixing editorial satire with commercial content.