The Wasp — December 13, 1879 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Brimstone" - Political Cartoon Analysis This satirical cartoon depicts a bearded man operating what appears to be a medical or alchemical apparatus labeled "INC-ON-CURRING" (possibly "Inconcurring"). A banner marked "CHRONICLE" floats above his head, suggesting connection to a publication or record-keeping. The figure appears to be engaged in some form of dubious practice—mixing or concocting something in a vessel. The dramatic styling and the word "Brimstone" (traditionally associated with hellfire and damnation) suggest the cartoon is attacking someone's character or methods as dishonest or morally corrupt. Without additional context about The Wasp's publication date and the specific figure depicted, I cannot definitively identify who "Brimstone" refers to. The cartoon likely criticizes a public figure's journalistic or editorial practices as fraudulent or inflammatory.