The Wasp — February 7, 1880 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of The Wasp Page 452 This page primarily contains **text sections rather than political cartoons**. The main content includes: 1. **"The Artists' Union"** - Reports on a January 28th meeting establishing a cooperative organization for artists to sell their work directly, bypassing traditional dealers. The satire critiques picture dealers who allegedly "draw their supplies from lands where hypothetical painting needs to be encouraged." 2. **"100 Much Honor"** - Praises the San Francisco Wasp's Christmas edition, calling it one of the finest papers ever issued. 3. **"Feuilleton"** section - Contains a letter from Sacramento (Feb 7, 1889) discussing local political issues and court cases, written in a humorous, gossipy tone typical of the publication's satirical style. The page appears primarily editorial rather than featuring illustrated political cartoons.