The Wasp — March 12, 1880 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* satirical magazine features exaggerated caricatures in a chaotic, violent scene. The central image shows a large figure (appearing to represent a political or public figure) being thrown or bucked violently, with smaller figures tumbling around. The style suggests late 19th-century American political satire. The text references are unclear from this reproduction, but the composition indicates commentary on political upheaval, loss of control, or a dramatic reversal of fortune for someone in power. The cartoonist uses physical comedy and grotesque exaggeration—typical of *Wasp*'s approach—to mock what appears to be a public scandal or political crisis. Without clearer text or dated context, the specific figures and events referenced remain uncertain.